- present participle of ban.
banning
Example Sentences
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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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