prohibit
Example Sentences
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These arbitration agreements also often prohibit workers from banding together in class-action lawsuits.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
Strong majorities of Californians believe democracy is under attack and support enacting a new state Voting Rights Act to prohibit discrimination and efforts to suppress voting, a poll showed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
In contrast, technology stocks dragged on China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite-down 0.3%—after China’s State Council said the government would prohibit the unauthorized export of state-restricted goods, technology, services and data.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The State Council, China’s cabinet, said Monday that the government will prohibit the unauthorized export or use of state-restricted goods, technology, services and data, according to rules approved in April.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Only ten states prohibit all employers and licensing agencies from considering arrests, and three states prohibit some employers and occupational and licensing agencies from doing so.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing prohibit
The Bill of Rights
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The First Amendment of the US Constitution
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