sanction against

Frequency: 8.7140.1 per million words

Used to indicate the target of a punishment.

sanctionPREPOSITION + sanction

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against

Examples (10)

  • The UN called for sanctions against the invading country.
  • There were strict sanctions against absenteeism.
  • The government decided to impose severe economic sanctions against the dictatorial regime.
  • Human rights organizations are advocating for stronger sanctions against nations that oppress their citizens.
  • The committee voted to apply disciplinary sanctions against the member who violated the rules.
  • Many fear that new sanctions against the region could destabilize the global economy.
  • The company faced legal sanctions against its unethical business practices.
  • Historically, trade sanctions were often ineffective against powerful empires.
  • Is there any possibility of lifting the sanctions against the island nation soon?
  • The international community must consider coordinated sanctions against those responsible for cyberattacks.