sanctioned

Example Sentences

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Washington has allowed the country to sell sanctioned oil with US oversight, and Venezuela has changed its law to allow more foreign investment in the oil sector.

From BBC

Iran has also maintained a shadow fleet of aging ships that move sanctioned oil, often trying to disguise their location and ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal

India lacks such large inventories, but as prices climb, it may opt to buy the copious volumes of sanctioned crude oil currently in floating storage, mainly in East Asia.

From Barron's

Because the sirens are not sanctioned by the city, local organizers have been placing the devices on private property, including businesses and homes.

From Los Angeles Times

It has been widely sanctioned by Western countries.

From BBC