embargo
Example Sentences
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Shipments of basic necessities are possible due to an exemption to the US trade embargo on Cuba that allows for exchanges between family members.
From Barron's
“Like quotas and embargoes, tariffs are a traditional and common tool to regulate importation,” he wrote in a 63-page dissent.
From Los Angeles Times
Cooper said it was important that the fact-finding mission planned to conduct further investigations into reported breaches of the arms embargo and agreed that it should be extended and enforced.
From BBC
McGovern isn’t new to looking for an end of the embargo, his advocacy on the topic dates back to at least 2000.
From Los Angeles Times
The made-in-Canada defense strategy was scheduled to be published last week, and journalists were sent a copy under embargo.
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