Sentence examples for sanctions given from inspiring English sources

And how the new Bush administration would stiffen the sanctions, given the opposition of some Europeans and the Russians, was not spelled out.

Middle Eastern governments will be reluctant to support tougher sanctions given the growing anti-American sentiment among Arabs due to Washington's support for Israel.

Weeks later, the Iraqi prime minister said he would not abide by American sanctions, given that natural gas and electricity from Iran are critical for power-starved Iraq.

… In all ages one half of mankind have been slaves". And he cited Greece and Rome and other ancient city-states, as well as sanctions given to slavery in modern times.

Mr. Lamy met arguments that this is the wrong time to impose sanctions, given the fragility of the American economic recovery and the shape of Europe's economy, with the same unblinking determination.

The bounty case is so distinct that it may provide no precedent for future discipline; it seems unlikely that any coach would again risk having such a system in place, given the sanctions given to the organization, including Sean Payton's season-long suspension.

Ukraine continues fighting, the West radically tightens economic sanctions, gives more economic help to Ukraine, and provides military help.

"While our economic sanctions give us the moral high-ground, they are largely ineffective because they are not comprehensive".

If these sanctions give foreign companies more reason to cut their ties with Iran, that would be good news.

In response, Barack Obama relaxed sanctions, gave financial assistance and became the first sitting US president to visit Myanmar.

A question not explicitly addressed is whether a violation of section 20a WpHG – apart from criminal and administrative sanctions – gives rise to a private cause of action.