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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
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Russia’s shadow fleet is made up of aging tankers that are bought used, often by nontransparent entities with addresses in countries that are not sanctioning Russia.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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
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
The Nevada County public defender’s office and the nonprofit Civil Rights Corps asked the state appeals court to investigate the matter, and to consider sanctioning Wilson’s office for submitting the false citations.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Russia’s shadow fleet is made up of aging tankers that are bought used, often by nontransparent entities with addresses in countries that are not sanctioning Russia.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanctioning
Noun
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The approval of her parole came the next morning, while Estrada Juarez was still wrapped in a blanket.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The decline has accelerated sharply in recent weeks, with net approval dropping roughly 5 points over a short span.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Political experts have also pointed out that Proposition 50 passed with a wide margin, with 64% of of voters approving the measure, so the investigation wouldn't have any impact on the results.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The judge will consider approving the settlement at an April 2 hearing.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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On Monday, the deadline, Immigration and Customs Enforcement finally granted her permission to reenter.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Warso got permission from the facility’s director for the demonstration, along with a reminder not to post flyers.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Last April, the union celebrated when Atlanta City Council passed a resolution ratifying the first-of-its-kind collective bargaining agreement.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Find The Star editorial board recommendations and endorsements in key races here.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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There wasn’t going to be much extra in name, image and likeness endorsement money, either — at least, not to the level that SEC schools were offering.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Once price breaks above or below the cloud, traders often watch to see whether price holds above or below the Kijun-sen, which acts as an equilibrium level, before confirming a new trend direction.—
Karl Montevirgen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Batula and Wilson released a joint statement confirming their new relationship after weeks of rumors claiming that their friendship had turned romantic.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Unplug the appliance first, then carefully pull the device out far enough to give yourself clearance to clean behind it.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Once a vessel enters Iranian waters, IRGC commanders hail it over the marine radio channels to request the clearance code.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Authorized in 2023 through two acts of Congress, the memorial will commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment and the generations of women who battled for the right to vote.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The tentative agreement will go to the union’s members for a ratification vote before it can be finalized.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Sanctioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanctioning. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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