ban

Example Sentences

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He accompanied the push with reforms meant to modernize Saudi society, defanging religious police and ending a ban on female drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

But the government has appealed, and the ban remains in effect in the meantime.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The agency’s 2023 decision to ban certain peptides was supported by numerous documented safety concerns, they said.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

He argues that the firearms that fall under the ban - or don't - don't always make sense.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Taken literally, the ban included Elizebeth herself, since she worked for the Navy.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield