sanctioned

Example Sentences

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However, these sanctions have so far done little to stop the flow of sanctioned crude from Russia, Iran and Venezuela, and Western militaries have done little, until recently, to physically stop the ships.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yet 42 sanctioned tankers tracked by BBC Verify passing through the English Channel did so after that advice was received.

From BBC

The group is sanctioned as a terrorist entity by countries including Australia, Canada and the United States, and campaigners have long urged similar moves from the EU and UK.

From Barron's

A ship called "Grinch" is under UK sanctions, while another called "Carl" with the same registration number is sanctioned by the United States and European Union.

From Barron's

Last October, France seized another sanctioned tanker, the Boracay, off its west coast before releasing it a few days later.

From BBC