sanctions
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Huawei has flourished despite the sanctions, expanding into new businesses, boosting profitability and finding fresh ways to curb its dependence on U.S. suppliers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
"If a vessel enters that area without coordination, it will be subject to our sanctions," Guards spokesman Hossein Mohebi told state television.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
But there has been mixed reaction within the UK Jewish community on the sanctions and possible implications for security.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
“It is harder to do business with companies that have been convicted of felonies,” said Matthew Axelrod, a partner at Gibson Dunn who specializes in sanctions enforcement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
In person, he was just as warm and thoughtful, though we differed markedly on the issues of the armed struggle and sanctions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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