Banning
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Banning that questionable tactic notably led to a reduction in killings by police.
From Salon • Jan. 10, 2026
Banning large investors isn’t going to free up existing housing stock, or bring down housing costs altogether, experts told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026
Banning devices is not possible in most scenarios, though.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
Carson moved to within one of second-place Banning on the all-time titles list.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2025
Banning was a legal order by the government, and generally entailed forced resignation from in-dicated organizations, and restriction from attending gatherings of any kind.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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