sanctioned

Example Sentences

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Everton, who were twice sanctioned for breaches of PSR, cashed in on Anthony Gordon in January 2023 despite being in the thick of a relegation battle.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

On 25 March, the government announced that it had given permission for its forces to board sanctioned ships transiting UK waters.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Now, perhaps sanctioned by a karmic wave of “in due time,” America is acknowledging Malcolm yet again.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey