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The phrase "increase sanctions" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the act of raising or intensifying punitive measures against a country, organization, or individual.
Example: "In response to the ongoing violations, the government decided to increase sanctions against the offending nation."
Alternatives: "escalate sanctions" or "tighten sanctions."
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Without a credible threat to increase sanctions, I doubt Iran will make additional nuclear concessions.
And if Congress was to vote to increase sanctions, Obama could veto it.
Both chambers hope to take up a bill that would increase sanctions against Iran.
He has come to Congress to ask that it increase sanctions until, presumably, Iran accedes to this.
The EU is poised to increase sanctions on Russia at a meeting of foreign ministers Tuesday in Brussels.
The European Union also condemned the referendum as illegal and said it is taking steps to increase sanctions against Russia.
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A recent residential rent increase, sanctioned by the federal agency that controls the property, paid for much-needed roof and sidewalk replacement.
"We are in the middle of increasing sanctions on Iran.
Senators including John McCain have been calling for increased sanctions on Iran.
Americans support increasing sanctions against Syria, but overwhelmingly oppose arming anti-government groups, much less actually sending troops.
In addition, Russia has rejected the idea of increasing sanctions on Iran for its illicit nuclear program.
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