Example Sentences

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Australia and Brazil have banned cosmetic indoor tanning entirely for people of all ages.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

As Iranian missile barrages head towards Israel, the authorities have banned gatherings of more than 50 people nationwide to limit potential casualties.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Most African countries have banned their citizens from fighting in other people’s wars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

California, Maryland and Massachusetts have banned insurers from using credit scores when setting home-insurance premiums.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

This is precisely the reason that many police departments in recent years have banned high-speed chases.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell