ban
verb (used with object)
to prohibit, forbid, or bar; interdict.
are banning
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present progressiveof ban.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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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 reacting to a wave of recent disruptions to their properties by taking an extreme measure: They are banning all shoppers under 18 who aren’t accompanied by an adult.
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
All councils in Wales are banning pets as prizes at funfairs and events.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2024
Despite TikTok’s popularity among young people, some public university systems also are banning TikTok on their devices.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
