banned

Example Sentences

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Somalia is on the U.S. list of banned countries for immigration, although exceptions can be made.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

If every NBA beat writer who reported that their team utilized load management was banned, there would be no more NBA beat writers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Outdoor watch parties around Madison Square Garden were initially banned during the NBA playoffs after multiple arrests during raucous celebrations, but will take place for the rest of the finals.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

It is banned in thoroughbred racing and competitors in other disciplines are divided, with some saying it creates unrealistic expectations and stifles advances in breeding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“Fanged Frisbees are banned, hand it over,” she told him sternly.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling