banned

Example Sentences

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Last week the US banned non-citizens who had travelled to the three places from entering.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

However many sporting governing bodies have publicly rebuked athletes for choosing to compete in the games and some sporting governing bodies have banned athletes for taking part.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Uganda has barred buses, taxis and motorcycle taxis from crossing the Congo border and banned flights to and from Congolese airports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

As education minister between 2023 and 2024, he tackled bullying and also banned pupils from wearing the abaya, a loose-fitting garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“The trucks would be turned back from the border and fined. Maybe even banned from crossing.”

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell