sanctioned
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The U.S. disabled the oil tanker Lexi, sanctioned in March, after it attempted to breach a blockade, leading to Iranian drone and missile attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
France intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic on Sunday with the support of allies including the UK, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Players covering their mouths: Any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a red card.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The SDA has been sanctioned by the United States, European Union and the United Kingdom for information warfare campaigns.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
An hour later, the University Interscholastic League, which sanctioned high school sports in the state, kicked Carter out of the playoffs and replaced it with Plano East.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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