sanctioned
Example Sentences
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The military operations are in proximity to the civilian side of the port, which she said is frequented by Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines—a company sanctioned by the U.S. and other countries.
“Iran will turn its position from a sanctioned country to an enhanced power in the region and the world,” he said.
Treasury Department sanctioned Petro and his family in October, freezing assets and restricting travel.
Why, then, does Oman allow sanctioned Iranian banks to operate on Omani territory?
Venture Global sanctioned an expansion project earlier this month at its giant Cameron Parish facility in Louisiana, with $8.6 billion in project financing.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
