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[ban] / bæn /




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In Tanzania and Uganda, the export of unprocessed minerals and metals such as gold and copper is already banned, while Ghana is set to ban raw gold exports by 2030.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The ban on some Wall Street ownership of homes is just one part of the housing package, which runs to 381 pages.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

The 1987 ban had the effect of keeping outbreaks contained, making it easier for local officials to address them.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

Some Parisians were in favour of the ban.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

Perhaps the simplest way to reduce future carnage would be to ban bottled oxygen except for emergency medical use.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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