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

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

From Slate • Mar. 30, 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

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

Sing Sing’s Mutual Welfare League had quickly become the domain of gangs and cliques, Lawes said—an officially sanctioned Darwinian power structure.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover