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  • present participle of ban.
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banning

[ban-ing] / ˈbæn ɪŋ /


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The Constitutional Council did not rule on a separate provision banning mobile phone use in high schools from September 1.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Some food companies have backed legislation on this issue, hoping to pre-empt state-level laws banning certain ingredients.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

This is despite Paris banning rental e-scooters in 2023 over safety concerns, while allowing privately owned ones to continue being ridden.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

I should note that Meta has attempted to push back against the “pervert glasses” reputation by banning nonconsensual content from its platforms and creators that violate its policy.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

The United States responded by banning all commercial Soviet flights from US airspace.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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