Sentences with sanction
sanc·tion
S s - He may now be ready to sanction the use of force. [VERB noun]
- The king could not enact laws without the sanction of Parliament. [+ of]
- The continued abuse of human rights has now led the United States to impose sanctions against the regime. [+ against/on]
- As an ultimate sanction, they can sell their shares.
- ...their failure to sanction Japan for butchering whales in violation of international conservation treaties. [VERB noun]
- An expression now sanctioned by educated usage.
- To sanction a law.