- present participle of sanction.
sanctioning
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, the U.S. intensified its pressure on the airline, sanctioning intermediaries that this summer helped it buy at least three secondhand Boeing B-777s that had been diverted through the United Arab Emirates and Oman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
It was expected the Blues would continue with their current midfielder options despite sanctioning Fernandez's exit but an opportunity to sign one of their primary targets at a lower price was taken up.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
However, it is understood that Liverpool would prefer to sign another forward before sanctioning Gakpo's exit this summer.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Bessent said the U.S. was sanctioning more than 60 entities, individuals and vessels across the world that enable the regime to procure nuclear and missile technology, collect oil revenue and carry out cyber operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
For, although Bob Maillard wanted very much indeed to marry her his mother had no intention of sanctioning such a union.
From The Mardi Gras Mystery by H. (Henry) Bedford-Jones
