The sanctions have taken a severe toll on the Serbian economy.

Everyone felt that sanctions (if they worked) would take longer than military force.

Administration officials today declined to discuss what form any sanctions might take.

The sanctions could take the form of a ban on virtually all trade in wild animal products with the two countries.

The new sanctions took effect when a midnight deadline passed and the military leaders did not step down.

Japan could still make concessions before any sanctions take effect, perhaps in late June.

But sanctions take time to work and many people question their effectiveness.

First, there is a point of logic: sanctions may take a religious form but have a political or economic purpose and effect.

The sanctions would not take effect until at least ninety days after the adoption of the current resolution.

Over the years, sanctions have taken a serious toll on Iran's economy and people.