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
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 June 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
The immediate story is about ships, sanctions, ceasefires and price spikes.
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Gregory Shahnovsky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The federal judge handling the case has scheduled a hearing for next month to determine whether federal prosecutors should face sanctions in the case.
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Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Such lifting of sanctions all but guarantees that the Iranian regime will be bolstered mere months after protests brought it to the brink of collapse.
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Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
In recent efforts to intensify the strain on Cuba, the White House placed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel DÃaz-Canel and various businesses on the island.
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Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The sanctions are hampering work on a broad array of investigations at the court.
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ABC News,
19 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
Pitt's request for possible sanctions, or monetary fines, in the legal proceeding was denied, per court documents.
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Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 June 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.
—
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
The immediate story is about ships, sanctions, ceasefires and price spikes.
—
Gregory Shahnovsky,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The federal judge handling the case has scheduled a hearing for next month to determine whether federal prosecutors should face sanctions in the case.
—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Such lifting of sanctions all but guarantees that the Iranian regime will be bolstered mere months after protests brought it to the brink of collapse.
—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
In recent efforts to intensify the strain on Cuba, the White House placed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel DÃaz-Canel and various businesses on the island.
—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The sanctions are hampering work on a broad array of investigations at the court.
—
ABC News,
19 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.
—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
God never sanctions cruelty; love that harms is not love at all.
—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctions
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This includes capabilities like just-in-time access, clear ownership models and the ability to rapidly provision and revoke permissions at the same speed these agents operate.
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Bring your diplomatic grace to a money talk, and set clear permissions that protect trust without keeping score.
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If the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners approves the budget in September, 27 new jobs would be approved for 2027, county officials said.
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Iran also approves the death penalty for some people convicted.
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.
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Local doctors, lawmakers, patients and the American Medical Association, say that the number of prior authorizations and claim denials that insurance companies issue is worsening.
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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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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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Failure to provide additional information or consents will be grounds for disqualification, unless prohibited under applicable law.
Verb
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Ray advises Anna to let the police handle the situation, which confirms him as the most rational character on the show and thus the only threat that Cady seems to recognize.
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The veteran anchor, 65, who hosted the weekend show Alex Witt Reports, is set to leave the channel later this summer, PEOPLE confirms.
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“Sanctions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctions. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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