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economic sanctions

British

plural noun

any actions taken by one nation or group of nations to harm the economy of another nation or group, often to force a political change

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Earlier on Monday, oil was trading modestly lower, after Tasnim News Agency reported that the U.S. appeared to accept Iran’s demand for a temporary lifting of economic sanctions during the negotiating period.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The U.S. lifts economic sanctions against Iran and releases billions of dollars in Iranian funds that had been frozen under sanctions.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

The lifting of economic sanctions is one of Tehran’s top demands going into the talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Potash, the potassium-rich component of fertilizers, has also been in short supply in recent years, in part because of economic sanctions on Belarus and Russia, which are major potash producers.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

The South African government was under growing international pressure, as nations all across the globe began to impose economic sanctions on Pretoria.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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