Example Sentences

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Germany has outlawed the burning of other countries' flags and the vice-chancellor reminded Germans that burning the Israeli flag or praising Hamas's actions were crimes.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2023

In this chilling article, Sophie Bushwick explores how smartphones might be used against people who seek abortions in a state that has outlawed it.

From Scientific American • Dec. 22, 2022

Pakistan says it has outlawed more than 65 militant groups, including Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2022

The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has outlawed single-use plastic.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2022

"Claudine, you know my mother has outlawed deep body restructuring," Sophia says.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton