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are banning

  • present progressive of ban.

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Canada and Britain are banning access for under-16s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, with France and Austria likely next in line.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

Mall owners are banning unaccompanied shoppers under 18 due to a wave of recent disruptions at their properties.

From The Wall Street Journal May 13, 2026

The feminist and pro-transgender “X Chromosomes” communities are banning links to X and to Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, citing the newly relaxed hate-speech standards announced by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

From Slate Jan. 25, 2025

Day after day, governments and public bodies are banning TikTok from staff devices - but France's decision to clamp down on all "recreational apps" stands out and is being praised by privacy campaigners.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2023

On Thursday, British authorities said they are banning TikTok on government-issued phones on security grounds, following similar moves by the European Union’s executive branch, which temporarily banned TikTok from employee phones.

From Seattle Times Mar. 16, 2023