banned

Example Sentences

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Authorities banned a planned big-screen watch party outside Madison Square Garden due to security concerns over the visit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

If every NBA beat writer who reported that their team utilized load management was banned, there would be no more NBA beat writers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

In 2015, the Republic of Ireland banned smacking children.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

In return, analysts say North Korea is receiving financial aid, military technology, food and energy, helping it circumvent sanctions over its banned nuclear programmes.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Did he know that even though he’d banned magic, the Wyrdmarks still commanded a power of their own?

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas