ban
verb (used with object)
to prohibit, forbid, or bar; interdict.
is banning
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present progressiveof ban (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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New York City is banning the use of artificial intelligence in public school classrooms through middle school for one year while officials study the impact of the technology.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
EBay is banning the sale of air bags and air-bag parts on its website, starting Sept. 24.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The Scottish government is banning "black bag" waste from being buried in landfill from 31 December but acknowledges that there are not currently enough incinerators to meet the extra demand.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2025
Mexico banned the sale of junk food on school premises, and Idaho is banning the sale of toys or products that resemble genitals.
From Slate ● Apr. 4, 2025
The Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas is banning children from staying overnight, saying it plans to become an “adults-only resort.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2025
