economic sanctions
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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He warned he will impose economic sanctions on firms which exploit oil nearby.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The dollar rose despite a drop in oil prices accentuated by the U.S. plan to use economic sanctions against Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
For Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, who heads the Bourse & Bazaar Foundation, the UAE has not changed its Iran strategy, but it is under US pressure to contribute to the US economic sanctions campaign.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
One calls for lifting all economic sanctions against Iran—those imposed by the U.S., other countries, and the U.N.
From Slate ● Jun. 17, 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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