sanctioned
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Israel's foreign ministry said the two activists were affiliated with an organisation that was sanctioned by the US Treasury.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
Palisades’ boys and girls programs have appeared in every final since the City officially sanctioned lacrosse as a varsity sport 12 years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Fifa's decision builds on the formation of Afghan Women United, a refugee team sanctioned and supported by Fifa for a one-year pilot in May 2025 after several years of lobbying by the country's displaced players.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The World Liberty lawyer said his client first became aware of allegations that AB was connected to a project in East Timor that had involved sanctioned individuals in January this year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Repairs, except what you could do for yourself, had to be sanctioned by remote committees which were liable to hold up even the mending of a window pane for two years.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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