Example Sentences

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Swift says that the owners of her catalog are prohibiting her from performing her old hits on the American Music Awards and in a Netflix documentary.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2022

"The only ones that are prohibiting them for getting world rankings points are themselves," McIlroy said.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2022

In response, Worcester officials are prohibiting use of irrigation systems between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2022

Both airlines said they are prohibiting face coverings with exhalation valves or vents.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2020

While rules and customs are prohibiting more and more ways of getting property, the needs growing out of civilization are always increasing.

From Crime: Its Cause and Treatment by Darrow, Clarence