Example Sentences

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The U.S. has prohibited the sale of those engines, known as the Limbach L550, to Iran and Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

It has prohibited music that is "generated wholly or in substantial part by AI."

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

The reason for that likely is a U.N. arms embargo that has prohibited weapons transfers to the Houthis since 2014.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

Britain has prohibited the use of TikTok on government devices, and Canada, India and the E.U. have also cracked down on the app.

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023

"His Grace has prohibited all feasting until such time as the war is won."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin