How to Use "sanctions" with Example Sentences

1. He has survived direct attacks from the united states and years of crippling international sanctions .
2. Sanctions , the devaluation of the currency , weak economic conditions and diplomacy did not stop the weapons program .
3. Libya has become a hot bed of energy investment since the lifting of trade sanctions seven years ago .
4. There are several steps that have to occur between his declaration and sanctions , and none are automatic .
5. Only turkey and brazil voted against the sanctions .