sanction
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They also want to increase fines for fly-tippers, with the minimum sanction raised to £2,500.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
He does not necessarily get universal sanction from the press.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
When providers submit high bills, insurers often attempt to negotiate lower prices and can investigate and sanction providers suspected of fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"When the conversation is confrontational, covering the mouth means that you are doing something very wrong, potentially, and the sanction is the red card."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
When this chemical was introduced in 1955, the manufacturer applied for a tolerance which would sanction the presence of small residues on any crops that might be sprayed.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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