ban
verb (used with object)
to prohibit, forbid, or bar; interdict.
banned
Example Sentences
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From 1882 to 1943, U.S. law all but banned Chinese immigration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Its residential use was banned in the United States in 2001, and agricultural applications faced additional restrictions in 2021.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
After Wietrzyk's identity was shared online, Hyrox said anyone sending abuse or threats to the athlete would be banned from future events.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
The same was done on the Weibo app, with a notice stating that "the user has been banned from following due to violating laws or the Weibo Community Convention".
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
The day of the debate, McKissick’s daughter Joycelyn, now a student at NCC, was incensed when she learned that the school had banned Malcolm from the campus.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
