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banned

ADJECTIVE
outlawed
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Judge Huw Rees said a previous caution against Carter and the fact that substantial quantity of ammunition was found in conjunction with the banned weapon were aggravating factors.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Under the Philippine constitution, an impeachment triggers a trial in the Senate, where a guilty verdict on any of the charges would see her removed and banned from elected office for life.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

But earlier this month, Bridgend council banned all animals from Porthcawl's Coney Beach, meaning the operator of donkey walks - a fixture in the town for 100 years - could no longer get a licence.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

China declared it a national nature reserve and has banned giant clam harvesting—tactics analysts say are designed to harden its territorial claim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The best reason he thought up was this: if Mother Water Monster had banned humans from entering her domain, then Nathan should respect that.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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