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I was confused by the use of "sanctioned" in the byline. They meant it mean "had sanctions imposed", but I understood it as "given permission" which set the art
by concerto 6y ago
I was confused by the use of "sanctioned" in the byline. They meant it mean "had sanctions imposed", but I understood it as "given permission" which set the article in a completely different tone. What an odd word.
- bobbylarrybobby 6y agoMore fun examples here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto-antonym?wprov=sfti1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto-antonym?wprov=sfti1
- theli0nheart 6y agoI had the same reaction. "Sanctioned by" would be the correct usage here.