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Recent Examples of sanctioning
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
The sanctioning of high school sports is critical to allow student-athletes to safely participate in sports without the risk of exploitation.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
There is increasing international condemnation and sanctioning of some of the government’s more prominent members who are accused of using genocidal language against the Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 23 Aug. 2025
Seth Stern, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that judges who blocked executive orders sanctioning several law firms had infringed on the president’s authority.
—Mark Berman, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2026
By sanctioning an unlawful deal, the government has created a legal impediment to petitioners' financial recovery.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sulaiman defended the current system in the sport, which sees fighters pay fees to fight for world titles under each sanctioning body.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Washington is ramping up pressure on Tehran, amassing aircraft and warships in the Middle East, and sanctioning more than 30 entities that support Iranian oil and weapons sales.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The House Ethics Committee launched its own probe into the Nevada Democrat that December and made public its exhaustive, 187-page report sanctioning Kihuen nearly a full year later, shortly before Kihuen’s term was set to end.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Athenians enjoyed democracy at home while sanctioning brutal conquest abroad.
—Carol Quillen, Time, 21 Feb. 2026
Moving the start time up is not unprecedented; the sanctioning body did the same thing a year ago, for instance.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
Earlier this month, Crawford was stripped of the World Boxing Council super middleweight title for allegedly failing to pay sanctioning fees for his last two fighst.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
The sanctioning of high school sports is critical to allow student-athletes to safely participate in sports without the risk of exploitation.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
There is increasing international condemnation and sanctioning of some of the government’s more prominent members who are accused of using genocidal language against the Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
That’s not to say that good intentions place Ellis’ order above appellate scrutiny, although in my opinion, her sole (but significant) misstep was failing to give her orders teeth by sanctioning government lawyers and holding DHS agents in contempt of court.
—Seth Stern, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department told a federal appeals court that judges who blocked executive orders sanctioning several law firms had infringed on the president’s authority.
—Mark Berman, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2026
By sanctioning an unlawful deal, the government has created a legal impediment to petitioners' financial recovery.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sulaiman defended the current system in the sport, which sees fighters pay fees to fight for world titles under each sanctioning body.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Washington is ramping up pressure on Tehran, amassing aircraft and warships in the Middle East, and sanctioning more than 30 entities that support Iranian oil and weapons sales.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The House Ethics Committee launched its own probe into the Nevada Democrat that December and made public its exhaustive, 187-page report sanctioning Kihuen nearly a full year later, shortly before Kihuen’s term was set to end.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
Athenians enjoyed democracy at home while sanctioning brutal conquest abroad.
—Carol Quillen, Time, 21 Feb. 2026
Moving the start time up is not unprecedented; the sanctioning body did the same thing a year ago, for instance.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctioning
Noun
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The deal, which awaits regulatory approval, has Hollywood bracing for more layoffs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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As Jordan sat, his mother by his side, overwhelmed by the magnitude of what had just happened, the roar of approval reverberating through the auditorium, my body, seemingly flooded with butterflies, appeared to dissolve into the screen.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s one of the issues with approving funding allegedly dedicated to fixing either schools or roads.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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The spokesman said the Risk Management division of the city’s Human Resources department is also coming up with ways to reduce delays in approving medical diagnostic testing and certain conservative forms of treatment.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With this special permission from the DOC Kakapo Project Manager and the Mauri Ora Kakapo Trust, my clients travel to spectacular South Island locations otherwise inaccessible to visitors – and home to the only remaining Kakapo now being carefully protected in the wild.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Many of Banky’s works appear on public and private spaces where permission may not have been granted.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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European lawmakers on Monday delayed a vote on ratifying the pact to seek clarification.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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America’s ratification that year broke a logjam of inaction by nations that had signed the agreement but were wary about actually ratifying it as a legal document.—
Gary W. Yohe,
The Conversation,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Steyer has also won endorsements from United Domestic Workers and California Nurse’s Association.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Student Manager With 20+ Brand Deals Khan executed more than 20 endorsement deals during the 2025 tournament run, per Front Office Sports.—
Ryan Brennan
March 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Devonta doesn’t offer any further details, aside from confirming that this person doesn’t live with him in Arizona.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, other high-profile work lies ahead for Congress, including reopening the Department of Homeland Security and confirming its new leader.—
Steven Sloan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The project is currently funded through the preliminary engineering and environmental clearance stages with federal and state funds.—
Madison Smalstig,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Poor Space Planning Awkward door swings, insufficient clearance, poor storage options, or improper placement of vanities and toilets make any bathroom feel cramped and inconvenient.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The declaration was drafted in multiple in-person gatherings and finalized after a wider ratification meeting in New Orleans in January.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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In defending the commander-in-chief power, the Federalists (those urging ratification of the Constitution) drew contrasts to the British king.—
William J Watkins Jr,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Sanctioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctioning. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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