barring

Example Sentences

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A former state lawmaker questioned whether Mejia’s logos, corgi images and other graphics violate a law barring the use of city resources for election campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Beijing has in response sought to bolster its self-reliance, pouring resources into promoting its domestic industry and reportedly barring firms from buying Nvidia chips.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But O’Connor goes even further, barring RIH from “encouraging” individuals who are not currently part of the case to seek protection from these courts.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is not an MP, barring him from any leadership contest.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

This she did, however, rather rapidly and the next moment I found she had overtaken me and was standing before me, effectively barring my way.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro