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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The department will announce that it is sanctioning three leaders in Asa’ib Ahl Al-Haq and another Iran-aligned militia, named Kata’ib Sayyid Al-Shuhada.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Fighting Fury is widely regarded as a step up and the WBC, which is sanctioning the fight, recognizes it.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
“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
