Example Sentences

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The European Union will ban its use in biofuel from 2030.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The legislation includes provisions that will ban groups deemed to spread hate and introduce tougher penalties for preachers who advocate violence.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Some smaller services such as Bluesky have self-assessed and will ban under-16s, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

The law, which Gov. Newsom signed on Wednesday, provides a first-ever statutory definition of ultra-processed foods in the U.S. and will ban some that are “of concern” in California schools starting in 2035.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

"Then let me say the snake-charm before the viper ceases to struggle; it will ban all its fellows for three leagues around."

From A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 by Dahn, Felix