"sanction" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- 'Just a formality. . . ' Payne obtaining Cohen's signature on the document reminding him of his eternal obligations under the draconian sanctions of the Official Secrets Act.
- "The draconian sanctions just went into effect," Mr. Hamilton said, referring to a tightened United Nations embargo.
- But, if only draconian sanctions like disconnection are enough to "stop the swap," the entire graduated response program could arouse critical opposition from the public and from lawmakers.
- Of course, the difference is that with Iraq we had Security Council resolutions that authorized comprehensive inspections, imposed draconian sanctions and permitted, under certain circumstances, the use of force.
- When Centenary refused to pull the scholarships, the NCAA issued one of the most draconian sanctions in its history.
- Shortly after the disruption, but before the investigation and suspension, Chermerinsky wrote, "I also disagree with those who call for draconian sanctions against these students or of punishment for a larger group.
- Fears about rising oil prices led the White House to oppose efforts on Capitol Hill to impose draconian sanctions against Iran's central bank.
- It is a recipe for a political and monetary crisis as long as there is no unity in Europe on the strict budget requirements and draconian sanctions.
- So far, the European Union has resisted pressure to impose draconian sanctions in retaliation; passage of trade-promotion authority makes a trans-Atlantic trade war even less likely.
- After all, even fiercely draconian legal sanctions can at most force people to remain with spouses they would prefer to leave.
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