Sanctioned in a sentence and paraphrased in a sentence.
Here are examples of the word/phrase "sanctioned" used in a sentence and paraphrased in a sentence...
Once he was sanctioned, he didn't hesitate to leave.
Once he was authorized, he didn't hesitate to leave.
To be honest, you only won because I sanctioned you to.
To be honest, you only won because I allowed you to.
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