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sanctioned

[sangk-shuhnd] / ˈsæŋk ʃənd /


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Marivex had previously been sanctioned by US authorities for alleged Iran links, the Reuters news agency reported.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Elanco has six products targeting screwworm larvae, including an aerosol wound treatment sanctioned by the Environmental Protection Agency.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The vessel was sanctioned by the Treasury Department in March for transporting millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced in March he similarly had granted permission for the UK military to board sanctioned Russian ships.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Midwifery was not illegal in the state of Idaho, but it had not yet been sanctioned.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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