sanctioned
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Marivex had previously been sanctioned by US authorities for alleged Iran links, the Reuters news agency reported.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Elanco has six products targeting screwworm larvae, including an aerosol wound treatment sanctioned by the Environmental Protection Agency.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The vessel was sanctioned by the Treasury Department in March for transporting millions of barrels of Iranian crude oil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
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
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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