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[sangk-shuhn] / ˈsæŋk ʃən /




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A spokesperson for Zanjani said he hasn’t “relied upon any cryptocurrency exchange for the purpose of money laundering or sanction evasion.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

The sanction seems apt to us, but a related story is the vindication of reporter Pablo Torre.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

As Europe moved to sanction Moscow, Germany placed under state trusteeship the local unit of Russian state-owned firm Rosneft, which holds a majority stake in the PCK Schwedt refinery.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

But Liverpool would only be willing to sanction the transfer if they can bring in one more attacking player, in addition to Bradley Barcola.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

I felt explicitly that secret living I’d known throughout my life, but now for the first time it took the form of a bizarre sanction being with Pete and even Wen.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

Cuba relies heavily on fuel imports, meaning tight US sanctions and an oil blockade since the start of the year have exacerbated existing shortages.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

He warned he will impose economic sanctions on firms which exploit oil nearby.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Most were education visas, which observers say are used by Russia to disguise its employment of North Korean workers because United Nations sanctions ban Kim regime workers from earning income abroad.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

In response to questions, Damen shared a press release that said it “has always acted in accordance with the applicable sanctions packages and that full transparency has been exercised about its activities.”

From Salon Sep. 16, 2026

‘Ay, Jefe, you’ve raised strong morale after sanctions.’

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

In another setback for Iran’s plans to bypass Hormuz, the country’s Mahan Air, which is sanctioned by the U.S., said Wednesday that it was suspending flights to Oman and Turkey, state-affiliated media in Tehran said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Two of Ballmer’s top executives were also sanctioned, altering the way the team will have to operate moving forward.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Last week, they revealed 685 fan accounts had been banned, with a further 464 either sanctioned or warned.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

The committee rarely investigates senators and has not formally sanctioned a member in 19 years.

From Salon Sep. 5, 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

City have also held talks to sign Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, another Spurs target, although the Reds would need to secure a replacement before sanctioning any move.

From BBC Aug. 30, 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

He announced that the U.S. is sanctioning more than 60 entities, individuals and vessels across the globe that enable Iran to procure technology, earn oil revenue and carry out cyber operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

The U.S. is sanctioning more than 60 entities, individuals and vessels that help Iran procure technology, earn oil revenue and run cyber operations.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

It is supposed to compensate for its insistence upon conversion, by sanctioning subsequent laxity in the matter of prayer and fasting.

From Fletcher of Madeley by Frederic W. Macdonald




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