sanction
Example Sentences
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The United States also announced new sanctions against numerous shipping entities and vessels, aimed at curbing Iran's oil exports.
From Barron's
It has recently faced legal challenges regarding alleged breaches of Russian sanctions, though it strongly contests these accusations.
From BBC
After Friday’s talks, the U.S. imposed sanctions on 15 entities, two people and 14 vessels involved in the illegal oil and petrochemical trade.
It said it will be sanctioning multiple entities, individuals and vessels to “stem the flow of revenue that the regime in Tehran uses to support terrorism abroad and repress its citizens.”
From MarketWatch
U.S. trade sanctions have also hurt the economy.
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