sanction
noun
authoritative permission or approval, as for an action.
was sanctioning
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past progressiveof sanction.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Bessent said the U.S. was sanctioning more than 60 entities, individuals and vessels across the world that enable the regime to procure nuclear and missile technology, collect oil revenue and carry out cyber operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
She laughed when asked about China's announcement that it was sanctioning her and her immediate family.
From Reuters ● Aug. 10, 2022
At a White House Christmas dinner in 2018, Bolton said Trump asked why the U.S. was sanctioning China over its treatment of Uighurs.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2020
At a White House Christmas dinner in 2018, Bolton said Trump asked why the U.S. was sanctioning China over it treatment of Uighurs.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 17, 2020
The Treasury announced that it was sanctioning a network of companies and individuals in Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Liberia and other countries linked to Hezbollah financier Adham Tabaja.
From Fox News ● Oct. 25, 2018
