sanctioned

Example Sentences

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Insurers are legally barred from paying claims linked to sanctioned individuals or companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

For Scott, it doesn’t matter that Xtend’s treatments can fall outside the realm of sanctioned medicine.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

He sanctioned her with a $5,000 fine, largely because she did not initially acknowledge that her citations were fake and tried to shift blame to her opposing counsel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

However, it also added that it would "not provide a running commentary... as this could compromise our ability to successfully take action against sanctioned ships".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s part of Art and Archaeology at the University of Toronto, which is the only sanctioned pathway that leads anywhere close to art.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood