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sanctioned

[sangk-shuhnd] / ˈsæŋk ʃənd /


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Players covering their mouths: Any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a red card.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

On Friday, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service panel decided Hopper's fitness to practise had been impaired in relation to his convictions and sanctioned him to removal from the medical register.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The SDA has been sanctioned by the United States, European Union and the United Kingdom for information warfare campaigns.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Another Chinese crew member involved in ship-to-ship transfers off Malaysia’s coast told the Journal that transferring sanctioned oil had become routine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Mr. Jones wore a few accessories not sanctioned by the USPS.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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