1The United Nations imposed an embargo on arms sales to the conflict zone to prevent further escalation.
2Did the economic embargo on the country have the desired effect of changing its government's policies?
3The company was fined heavily for violating the embargo on trade with the sanctioned nation.
4The government lifted the embargo on travel to the affected area after the crisis was resolved.
5Critics argue that the embargo on oil exports has had a devastating impact on the local economy.