Below you will find example sentences with "imposed sanctions". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Imposed Sanctions in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: sanctions
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 7
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 28.8 words

Words in this phrase

imposed sanctions

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • imposed can mean: simple past and past participle of impose Frequent word
  • sanctions can mean: plural of sanction Frequent word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 10 start, 8 middle, 2 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

2018 and imposed sanctions 1× administration has imposed sanctions against a 1× administration has imposed sanctions on different 1× allies have imposed sanctions and an 1× exports washington imposed sanctions on chinese 1× has already imposed sanctions on certain 1× have not imposed sanctions on russia 1× punitive unilaterally imposed sanctions 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

the united states 2× as a result 1× at the recent 1× earlier in the 1× had the usa 1× iran has been 1×

Common sentence endings:

abuses in xinjiang 1× added in march 1× americans in afghanistan 1× and imposed sanctions 1× continues to rage 1× have backed moscow 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

russia 4× two 3× president 3× companies 3× oil 3× alleged 3× european 3× china 3× united 3× states 3× violence 3× treasury 2×

Related phrases

economic sanctions new sanctions restrictions imposed sanctions imposed western sanctions tax imposed

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around sanctions:

economic sanctions 10× new sanctions 9× sanctions imposed 7× western sanctions 7×

Just before it in the phrase index:

impose tariffs important component important aspect import export implementation plan imperial valley

Just after it in the phrase index:

impossible dead impressive array impulse response imran khan inc acquired inc boosted

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same ending:

economic sanctions new sanctions western sanctions

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "imposed sanctions" has 2 words and usually appears near the start in these examples. The average sentence has 28.8 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as 2018 and imposed sanctions, administration has imposed sanctions against a, russia, two and president stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with economic sanctions, new sanctions, restrictions imposed, economic sanctions, new sanctions and sanctions imposed, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with imposed sanctions

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

Unlike other Western nations, they have not imposed sanctions on Russia. (11 words)

The U.S recently imposed sanctions on two Taliban officials over human rights abuses. (14 words)

While Ukraine's European and North American allies have strongly condemned Russia and imposed sanctions, others - such as China - have backed Moscow. (22 words)

Longer example sentences

The US and its European and Asian allies have imposed sanctions and an oil price cap on Russia in retaliation for the war, putting China in a difficult spot as it had promised a “no limits” friendship with Russia before the invasion began. (43 words)

The Treasury said in a statement it imposed sanctions on three individuals, eight foreign entities and two vessels for activities related to a network attempting to skirt US sanctions on Venezuela aimed at pressuring leftist President Nicolas Maduro. (38 words)

In one of the biggest sanctions actions taken by the U.S. government since its crackdown on Iranian oil exports, Washington imposed sanctions on Chinese companies in late September for alleged involvement in moving crude oil from Iran. (38 words)

Example sentences (20)

The Treasury said in a statement it imposed sanctions on three individuals, eight foreign entities and two vessels for activities related to a network attempting to skirt US sanctions on Venezuela aimed at pressuring leftist President Nicolas Maduro.

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions against a shipping network of Mexican companies and nationals it accuses of working with the embattled government of Venezuelan President to evade U.S. sanctions.

In one of the biggest sanctions actions taken by the U.S. government since its crackdown on Iranian oil exports, Washington imposed sanctions on Chinese companies in late September for alleged involvement in moving crude oil from Iran.

At the recent UN General Assembly in September, several Caricom Heads spoke in defence of Venezuela and openly called on the US to end its illegitimate and punitive unilaterally imposed sanctions.

Had the USA been serious about that, it would have done something about it and would have imposed sanctions on Israel for its violations of the terms of the Peace process and the two-state solution.

Reinsalu pointed out that the European Union has already imposed sanctions on certain non-alloyed metals beginning in July 2022, and that a number of other metal items will be added in March.

The US and its European and Asian allies have imposed sanctions and an oil price cap on Russia in retaliation for the war, putting China in a difficult spot as it had promised a “no limits” friendship with Russia before the invasion began.

The U.S recently imposed sanctions on two Taliban officials over human rights abuses.

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While Ukraine's European and North American allies have strongly condemned Russia and imposed sanctions, others - such as China - have backed Moscow.

A number of countries, including the United States, have imposed sanctions on violent Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank and urged Israel to do more to stop the violence.

As a result, the EU imposed sanctions, including banning some high-level meetings between EU and Kosovar officials, pausing EU projects, and curbing funding streams for Kosovo.

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on different individuals and entities involved in violence in the West Bank over the last months.

The United States imposed sanctions on Georgian Dream politicians and police officers it says were responsible for repressions and violence against peaceful protesters in the wake of the introduction of the new laws.

The United States imposed sanctions Wednesday on three Sudanese firms it accused of being directly connected to the warring forces in Sudan, as the devastating conflict in the country continues to rage.

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on several Chinese companies over alleged ties to China’s military and human rights abuses in Xinjiang.

The US Treasury Department said in a statement it imposed sanctions on state-owned National Payment Card System, the operator of the Mir payment system.

Unlike other Western nations, they have not imposed sanctions on Russia.

U.S. imposed sanctions on Vulin in July, accusing him of involvement in illegal arms shipments, drug trafficking and misuse of public office.

Earlier in the day, the US imposed sanctions on ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda and the head of the Jurisdiction Complementarity and Cooperation Division Phakiso Mochochoko for continuing to to probe alleged war crimes committed by Americans in Afghanistan.

Iran has been backing away from the nuclear deal since U.S. President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out in 2018 and imposed sanctions.

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