142 entries under sanction topic. ×

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legalize(verb, support, favor, allow, sustain)
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notarize(verb, pass, authorize, endorse)
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clear(verb, support, favor, allow, sustain)
4
boost(verb, support, hold, take, help)
4
substantiate(verb, support, hold, help, maintain)
4
take kindly to(verb, expression, idiom, support, release)
3
abet(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
3
back up(verb, expression, support, help, develop)
3
buy(verb, support, hold, set, accept)
3
champion(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
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give leave(verb, expression, support, make, release)
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give permission(verb, expression, support, make, release)
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give the go-ahead(verb, expression, idiom, support, release)
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defend(verb, support, hold, help, accept)
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endure(verb, support, release, pass, favor)
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franchise(verb, pass, leave, allow, have)
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give green light(expression, idiom, support, accept, praise)
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give stamp of approval(verb, expression, idiom, support, accept)
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give the green light(verb, expression, idiom, support, release)
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give the nod(verb, expression, idiom, support, accept)
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