bans
Americannoun
plural noun
Example Sentences
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The UK government has been under pressure to bring in a statutory ban of smartphones in schools, although recent research suggested strict bans were not a "silver bullet".
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Jordan, another U.S. regional ally that is also energy-starved, took similar steps, enacting bans on air conditioning in government offices and private use of government vehicles.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Even if the harms are as devastating as some argue, it doesn’t necessarily follow that blanket bans will effectively mitigate these harms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
In Myanmar, prices at the petrol pump have jumped and the junta has instituted fuel-saving measures, including alternate day bans on private vehicles, based on odd- or even-numbered licence plates.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Whenever I had a case outside Johannesburg, I applied to have my bans temporarily lifted, and this was often granted.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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