Sentence examples for authorities strike from inspiring English sources

Every so often, the health authorities strike a batch of drugs off the list for reimbursement under the social-security rules, because of "insufficient therapeutic value".

"The most logical outcome is that the authorities strike a deal with Khodorkovsky over back taxes," said Erik Wigertz, co-head of research at United Financial Group.

In December, authorities struck a $137 million settlement with Bank of America to resolve similar fraud charges.

The collective penalties being discussed would top the $450 million settlement that authorities struck with Barclays in June, DealBook writes.

American and British authorities struck a combined $612 million settlement with the bank, the latest case to emerge from the global investigation into rate-rigging.

Under a deal with the authorities struck after his arrest, Mr. Babar faced 30 years to life in prison and agreed to provide information.

DealBook » Guilty Plea and Big Fine for Bank in Rate Case | American and British authorities struck a combined $612 million settlement with the Royal Bank of Scotland and the Justice Department forced its Japanese unit to plead guilty to criminal wrongdoing, Ben Protess and Mr. Scott reported.

WASHINGTON — A little more than a week after an American law enforcement agent was shot to death by gunmen suspected of being drug traffickers in Mexico, federal authorities struck back Thursday with raids across the United States that rounded up more than 450 people believed to have ties to criminal organizations south of the border.

But later the Ukrainian interim authorities struck a more conciliatory tone.

David Cameron on Wednesday defended the deal UK authorities struck with Google over tax, saying the Conservatives have done more than any other government.

Still, the $26 billion deal that authorities struck with banks this month over foreclosure abuses — a main element of which will require the banks to reduce homeowner debt — angers some.