sanction
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“Ghomi is accused of aiding our declared enemies by selling U.S.-origin computer networking parts to Iran and earning millions of dollars in violation of U.S. sanction laws,” said First Assistant U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
"When the conversation is confrontational, covering the mouth means that you are doing something very wrong, potentially, and the sanction is the red card."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Treasury can block the dollar transfers under existing sanction authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The committee also recommends introducing an independent regulator of property management agents, with the power to sanction rogue agents and remove their licence to operate.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
“Well, papa, if this is not encouragement to marry, I do not know what is. And I should never have expected you to be lending your sanction to such vanity-baits for poor young ladies.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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