outlaw

Example Sentences

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And, as Barron’s reported last week, much of what the bills seek to outlaw may already be banned under existing regulations.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Johnson, which effectively allowed cities to outlaw public camping, Albuquerque began a regime of sweeps, actively dismantling encampments—soon after, they outlawed public camping altogether.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

In one scene, the Bride is the most famous outlaw in America; in the next, a cop doesn’t recognize her at all.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

The government has announced legislation to outlaw the sale of tickets to sports events at inflated prices - but it's not good news for football fans.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

They piled his wagons high with gold and leather and weapons, and they kneeled to his messengers and made long speeches and promised to defend him against any foolhardy outlaw that dared to attack him.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner