banished

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Too quiet, many locals say, because off-road vehicles and beach camping have been temporarily banished from San Luis Obispo County’s Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area since April 14.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

In January, the New Mexico Supreme Court banished the lawsuits, calling them “anachronistic” and “dehumanizing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Even Ron Funches joked on Instagram that he wanted some salmon “to go” after he was banished.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

South Korea's disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol could be banished to death row on February 19 when he fronts court over his disastrous bid to impose martial law.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Anatole banished the honey-colored ache of malaria and guilt from my blood.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver