Example Sentences

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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

The Asian financial hub of Hong Kong and the gambling centre of Macau, both Chinese-ruled, are banning imports from 10 Japanese regions.

From Reuters • Aug. 24, 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