Example Sentences

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A priority for him is banning fake AI content from social media, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

A high-end San Diego County hotel is banning children from staying overnight, saying it plans to become an “adults-only resort.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2025

According to the new rules, the state is banning locomotive engines that are more than 23 years old by 2030.

From Salon • May 3, 2023