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sanctioned

[sangk-shuhnd] / ˈsæŋk ʃənd /


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Marivex had previously been sanctioned by US authorities for alleged Iran links, the Reuters news agency reported.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

The U.S. disabled the oil tanker Lexi, sanctioned in March, after it attempted to breach a blockade, leading to Iranian drone and missile attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

France intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic on Sunday with the support of allies including the UK, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Mr. Jones wore a few accessories not sanctioned by the USPS.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser




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