sanctioned

Example Sentences

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“In any comprehensively sanctioned jurisdiction, crypto is useful,” said Kaitlin Martin, senior intelligence analyst at Chainalysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Joshua, 36, last fought in December, stopping Jake Paul in the sixth round of a sanctioned professional contest.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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

Of course, I've never been on a train, as travel between the districts is forbidden except for officially sanctioned duties.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins