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sanctioned

[sangk-shuhnd] / ˈsæŋk ʃənd /


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Kim is widely expected to unveil the next stage in North Korea's heavily sanctioned nuclear weapons programme.

From Barron's

The potential U.S. action to stop sanctioned vessels from loading Iranian oil could further restrict Iran’s primary revenue source.

From Barron's

"The vessel is sanctioned and blacklisted," the sailor wrote.

From BBC

The tankers, which make up the so-called shadow fleet, help transport illicit oil from numerous sanctioned countries to China and other buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ICC's statement also confirmed Bangladesh will not be sanctioned for their boycott.

From BBC