banned

Example Sentences

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By late 2018, Jin had been banned by the government from leaving China, cutting him off from seeing his wife, daughter and two sons.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

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

The frustratingly unforgettable Kars4kids jingle, which has been worming its way into listeners’ brains for decades, is officially banned from the airways in California.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Ginny had been banned from going into Hogsmeade.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling