Example Sentences

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Prediction market firms, banned in some countries and facing scrutiny in the US over insider trading allegations, allow users to bet on the outcomes of events ranging from conflicts to sports, politics and elections.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

The species is now endangered, and the European Union has completely banned its harvesting.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

I got banned on British radio back in the day because it was a quite an acerbic kind of satire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The third time, their Social Security number will be flagged and they will be permanently banned from IPO access.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The game had been around for centuries and had even been banned by an English king in the 1300s because too many people were playing it and neglecting their archery training.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge