barring

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A former state lawmaker questioned whether Mejia’s logos, corgi images and other graphics violate a law barring the use of city resources for election campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

But O’Connor goes even further, barring RIH from “encouraging” individuals who are not currently part of the case to seek protection from these courts.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

"For six years, barring school, I barely left the house. Now I'm picking up a Bafta," he told the audience.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The next day, National League president Chub Feeney ordered Turner to cede his post, citing a little-known rule barring managers from holding stock in their team.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

We arrived at Nyame’s palace to see animated statues barring the giant doors.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia