impose embargo

Examples (10)

• The United States imposed an economic embargo on the nation.
• The international community is threatening to impose a trade embargo if the country does not comply.
• A strict arms embargo was imposed to prevent further conflict.
• The Security Council has voted to impose a complete embargo on all oil exports from the region.
• To stop the proliferation of weapons, we must impose a mandatory embargo.
• The decision to impose an embargo was made in response to human rights violations.
• If diplomatic talks fail, the coalition will impose a crippling embargo against their key industries.
• Imposing an embargo is often seen as a last resort in international disputes.
• What were the long-term consequences of imposing that embargo?
• It is a serious step for any country to impose an embargo on another.