Sentence examples for the sanctions from inspiring English sources

"You saw the sanctions vote.

But dissidents welcome the sanctions.

"The sanctions aren't justified.

Ease the sanctions.

Stop the sanctions.

The sanctions were suspended in 2005.

The sanctions would then be lifted.

Both clubs plan to contest the sanctions.

The sanctions are renewed every April.

"The sanctions are working," she added.

Does this mean that the sanctions worked?