Example Sentences

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Charles Middle School, part of the El Paso Independent School District, is prohibiting students from wearing black clothing, citing mental health concerns.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2024

He also said last week that one “can disagree” with the Russian authorities “and live here, speak out about it — no one is prohibiting it.”

From Washington Times • Sep. 18, 2023

The actors’ guild is prohibiting members from promoting any film while the strike is on — including interviews and red-carpet appearances at film festivals in Venice and Toronto that can be crucial to Oscars buzz.

From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2023

In cases where alternatives to ethylene oxide exist — such as in some cosmetics manufacturing and in museum work — the EPA is prohibiting the chemical's use.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2023

The EPA’s decision said it is prohibiting certain waters from being used as disposal sites for the discharge of material for the construction and operation of the project Pebble proposed.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2023