outlaw
Example Sentences
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The payment of ransoms has been outlawed in an attempt to cut the supply of money to the criminal gangs, but to little effect.
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The payment of ransoms has been outlawed in an attempt to cut the supply of money to the criminal gangs, but it has had little effect.
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The payment of ransoms has been outlawed in an attempt to cut the supply of money to the criminal gangs - but this has had little effect.
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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.
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We can’t outlaw hatred, but we can demand responsibility from those who profit from fueling anger and division.
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