sanctioned
Example Sentences
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On Dec. 15, the EU sanctioned two rival oil traders it accused of playing a major role in the clandestine Russian energy market.
The companies appear to have little or no business in China and some have been previously sanctioned by Beijing.
From Barron's
Preparing for a potential conflict with China has been a major focus for Luckey and his startup, which owns three of the sanctioned companies.
The Bella 1, an oil tanker far larger than any Coast Guard ship, has been fleeing the U.S. blockade of sanctioned vessels heading in and out of Venezuela.
To make the fakes, sanctioned North Korean companies must procure raw tobacco from around the world.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
