bans

American

[banz] / bænz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

banns.

bans British

/ bænz /

plural noun

a variant spelling of banns

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Bans feel decisive, but they avoid the harder truth: The digital environment isn’t temporary, and adolescence can’t be postponed until it becomes convenient for adults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Bans, pauses, and pivots send mixed signals to investors, developers and data-center operators.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Bans on the technology in schools specifically have been passed in Florida and await the governor’s signature in Colorado.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2025

Bans on price gouging already exist in many states, applied during emergencies such as hurricanes.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2024

His fiery armor was so bright it was hard to look at, and his matching Ray- Bans and perfect smile made him look like a male model for battle gear.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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