sanction
noun
authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
is sanctioning
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present progressiveof sanction (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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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
Ralph Dunuan, who tried to testify on Longshore’s bill but wasn’t able to, said he doesn’t understand why the department is sanctioning people doing legislative work.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024
“Today, Treasury is sanctioning Tornado Cash, a virtual currency mixer that launders the proceeds of cybercrimes, including those committed against victims in the United States,” Nelson said.
From The Verge ● Aug. 8, 2022
“Not every bad act becomes a criminal case, and by not bringing a criminal case I don’t think anybody is sanctioning or anybody is saying what Will Smith did is appropriate,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2022
In response, the Treasury Department is sanctioning a total of 32 entities and individuals involved in the influence campaign as well as other acts of disinformation.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 15, 2021
