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In Europe, bullfights are still held in France and Spain, although some cities have outlawed it.

From BBC • May 29, 2024

They have outlawed his movement, forcing many of his followers to flee abroad.

From Reuters • Aug. 11, 2023

A number of universities have outlawed the platform.

From Washington Times • Mar. 15, 2023

Lawmakers have outlawed revenge porn, gotten rid of the criminal statute of limitation for rape entirely.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2023

With a fixed design they have outlawed themselves, and to their power outlawed all other nations.

From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 05 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund