ban
verb (used with object)
to prohibit, forbid, or bar; interdict.
have been banning
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present perfect progressiveof ban.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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"They have been banning our campaigns, but no one will ban us from people's hearts," Chamisa said to thunderous applause.
From Reuters ● Jul. 16, 2023
Governments and institutions around the world have been banning TikTok from officials' phones and devices, over the past few months.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2023
Since the 1950-53 Korean War ended, the two Koreas have been banning millions of people who found themselves suddenly divided from visiting each other’s territory across the world’s most heavily fortified border.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2022
