sanctioned
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Ship tracking data shows Jalveer has sailed between the Gulf and several Indian ports over the past year, but the ship has not been sanctioned by the US for links to Iran.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
On Thursday, Washington sanctioned current President Miguel Díaz-Canel, members of his family, Castro’s son and grandson, and several Cuban entities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The bulk of the money sits abroad, most notably in China, from oil revenues generated over many years which can’t be transferred to Tehran’s sanctioned banking system without the risk of U.S. penalties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 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
Of course, I've never been on a train, as travel between the districts is forbidden except for officially sanctioned duties.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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