place embargo

Examples (10)

• The coalition decided to place an embargo on arms sales to the warring nations.
• Last year, the country placed a strict embargo against its neighbor over a territorial dispute.
• The UN Security Council has threatened to place an economic embargo if the country doesn't comply.
• By placing an embargo on oil, they hoped to cripple the regime's finances.
• A trade embargo was placed on the nation for violating international law.
• The president is hesitant to place a total embargo, fearing it will harm civilians.
• If diplomatic talks fail, the next step will be to place an embargo on their exports.
• The publisher placed an embargo on the book's contents until its release date.
• What was the primary reason to place that embargo?
• Historical records show that they placed an embargo on wool imports in the 18th century.