banned

Example Sentences

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Somalia is on the U.S. list of banned countries for immigration, although exceptions can be made.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Authorities have barred fans without tickets from coming within several blocks of the Manhattan venue, and have banned watch parties directly outside -- a break from the first two playoff games, which drew jubilant crowds.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Authorities have banned Knicks fans from gathering outside the venue for a planned big-screen watch party for Game 3 due to security concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In 2015, the Republic of Ireland banned smacking children.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The painting, then, is testimony to the artist’s faith, for he was a Catholic living in Protestant Holland, where his religion was officially banned, although worship in private houses was tolerated.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson