sanctioned

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Both steel-production sites are sanctioned by the U.S. for their connections to Iran’s security services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Rodríguez, who served as Maduro’s vice president, was originally sanctioned by the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The BBC revealed that ministers had identified a legal basis in January to board sanctioned vessels, but the announcement that approval for the measure had been given by the prime minister was announced on Wednesday.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Twenty states rewarded individual schools for good test scores or dramatic improvement; thirty-two states sanctioned the schools that didn’t do well.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt