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sanction

[sangk-shuhn] / ˈsæŋk ʃən /




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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

He does not necessarily get universal sanction from the press.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

When this chemical was introduced in 1955, the manufacturer applied for a tolerance which would sanction the presence of small residues on any crops that might be sprayed.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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