sanctioned

Example Sentences

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The 72-year-old prosecutor has been sanctioned by the United States and the European Union for corruption.

From Barron's

It comes amid a US crackdown on sanctioned oil exports from Venezuela.

From BBC

“You’ve got to be off the course at a very specific time, and if you’re not, you can get sanctioned. So I inspect with a watch on.”

From Los Angeles Times

Kim is widely expected to unveil the next stage in North Korea's heavily sanctioned nuclear weapons programme.

From Barron's

The potential U.S. action to stop sanctioned vessels from loading Iranian oil could further restrict Iran’s primary revenue source.

From Barron's