as in permissions
the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something
you cannot make a student video without your faculty advisor's sanction of its subject matter prior to shooting
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as in approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration will sanction almost any field trip with educational value
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Recent Examples of sanctions
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Ukraine's attacks damaged specialized equipment that is often sourced abroad, making repairs time-consuming and expensive as workarounds or replacements are sought by evading sanctions.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Iran got a temporary transaction permission inside a sanctions system that is otherwise intact.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
But even with the looming threat of sanctions, some residents have used the WhatsApp group to speak directly to the board.
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Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Ukraine’s attacks damaged specialized equipment that is often imported, making repairs time-consuming and expensive as workarounds or replacements are sought by evading sanctions.
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Dasha Litvinova,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The spike in traffic comes after the United States lifted sanctions on Iranian oil earlier this week, part of the ceasefire agreement between the two countries.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
That is how Iran earned up to $43 billion in oil revenue in 2024 despite restrictive American sanctions.
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Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
An autocratic government that sanctions violence.
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Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
But some agricultural organizations that represent them have stressed their businesses will be hurt too if the US sanctions South Africa.
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Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
God never sanctions cruelty; love that harms is not love at all.
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Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
Even as the communist country proposes reforms, the United States continues a pressure campaign, ramping up economic sanctions and maintaining an oil embargo that has plunged much of the island into darkness.
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Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Ukraine's attacks damaged specialized equipment that is often sourced abroad, making repairs time-consuming and expensive as workarounds or replacements are sought by evading sanctions.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Iran got a temporary transaction permission inside a sanctions system that is otherwise intact.
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Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
But even with the looming threat of sanctions, some residents have used the WhatsApp group to speak directly to the board.
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Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Ukraine’s attacks damaged specialized equipment that is often imported, making repairs time-consuming and expensive as workarounds or replacements are sought by evading sanctions.
—
Dasha Litvinova,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The spike in traffic comes after the United States lifted sanctions on Iranian oil earlier this week, part of the ceasefire agreement between the two countries.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
That is how Iran earned up to $43 billion in oil revenue in 2024 despite restrictive American sanctions.
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Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
Verb
For starters the World Cup is run by the same organization, FIFA, which sanctions virtually every level of soccer globally, from the men’s and women’s World Cups, to confederation competitions including the UEFA Championships and the Copa América, to most major age-group tournaments.
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Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
An autocratic government that sanctions violence.
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Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
But some agricultural organizations that represent them have stressed their businesses will be hurt too if the US sanctions South Africa.
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Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
God never sanctions cruelty; love that harms is not love at all.
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Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctions
Noun
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They route requests, apply authentication, manage tool permissions, and log activity.
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Random games, free streaming apps or odd utilities can come with permissions or fine print that most people skip.
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If the House approves the committee’s recommendation, and the Department of Justice decides to pursue charges, Joseph could face a fine of up to $100,000 and prison time for up to a year.
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The slides are well polished, the recommendations are clear, and the CEO approves everything within hours.
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This platform streamlines patient access to therapies by connecting drug makers, prescribers, and pharmacies, effectively reducing barriers like financial hurdles and prior authorizations.
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He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.
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The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement during its meeting on Tuesday, but the union urged an earlier vote, saying teachers could return Monday if the board ratifies the deal by then.
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Others feel that the treaty effectively ratifies something that already exists.
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For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.
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This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.
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Kuo also confirms that the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max (plus, presumably, the foldable iPhone) will have enough RAM for these top-flight extras.
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The pop superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 36, tied the knot on Friday, July 3rd, in a glam ceremony held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Swift's rep confirms to PEOPLE.
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“Sanctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctions. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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