sanctioned

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Washington also sanctioned two council members and a minister, accusing them of supporting gangs.

From Barron's

Norway’s top ski jumpers were disqualified from the competition and later sanctioned.

From The Wall Street Journal

Baroness Helena Kennedy KC was among seven parliamentarians sanctioned by China in 2021 for accusing the country of human rights abuses against the Uyghur minority.

From BBC

When asked why the US sanctioned him, Brar said: "America is an unchallenged country; no-one can question it. It can do whatever it wants."

From BBC

But in a statement, the MPs and peers targeted said they did not want to be "used as a bargaining chip" and would rather remain sanctioned.

From BBC