sanctioned

Example Sentences

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Efforts have been stepped up to tackle shadow fleets in recent months and a number of sanctioned tankers have been seized.

From BBC

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