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as in to prohibit
to order not to do or use or to be done or used
the company absolutely bans smoking within its buildings
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as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the university banned those caught in the cheating scandal from graduation ceremonies
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as in curse
a prayer that harm will come to someone
a father's ban upon his ungrateful son
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as in prohibition
an order that something not be done or used
a quiet seaside resort with a ban on the drinking of alcohol in public places
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Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Several studies published over the last year have raised concerns about the effects of fluoride in large quantities and given ammunition to groups who are pushing to ban public water fluoridation in some communities.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
In the wake of the ruling, numerous reports have emerged of women dying or nearly dying from miscarriages or complications in dangerous pregnancies, as doctors were unable to intervene due to these bans.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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In August, Norwalk’s City Council passed a law banning the facilities along with new laundromats, liquor stores and payday lenders until at least next summer.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Several studies published over the last year have raised concerns about the effects of fluoride in large quantities and given ammunition to groups who are pushing to ban public water fluoridation in some communities.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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That ban, which dated to the 1800s, was designed to reduce bribery and corruption during elections, Reuters reported.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
In the wake of the ruling, numerous reports have emerged of women dying or nearly dying from miscarriages or complications in dangerous pregnancies, as doctors were unable to intervene due to these bans.
—Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Drone operation is regulated by the FAA, and state and federal agencies wildlife agencies usually prohibit drones in many natural areas, and usually forbid intentionally or inadvertently harassing wildlife with them.Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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As noted by employees in recent videos celebrating Kennedy’s potential role in the Trump administration, IRS rules prohibit nonprofits from directly or indirectly supporting political campaigns.Brandy Zadrozny, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Total expenses excluding management fees increased to $438,982 from $238,942.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The offer is valid for dine-in visits only and excludes alcoholic beverages.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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Regardless of whether one sees it as a triumph or a curse, there is no reason to expect that low fertility will be reversed in any major way.Vegard Skirbekk, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2024
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Just one episode after breaking her family’s curse, Alice lies dead on the ground, and the witches—and especially Teen—are not happy.Erik Kain, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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That prohibition did not explicitly cover online sales, but the city of San Diego is one of a number of local governments that adopted laws to eliminate any potential loophole.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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There is no prohibition in statute of law that would keep a county from keeping their registrar's office open on the weekend to collect absentee ballots.Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The state’s Commission on Judicial Performance, an oversight body that can discipline judges, says they’re forbidden from saying whether or not the matter is under investigation.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Centennial State voters on Tuesday will decide whether to approve Proposition 127, which would amend Colorado statutes by forbidding the hunting or trapping of bobcats, lynx and mountain lions.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Along with the wage increase, the new contract gives each worker a $12,000 ratification bonus and retains a performance bonus the company wanted to eliminate.David Koenig, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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None of the parties in the lawsuit have suggested eliminating the consent decree.Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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News of the strike prompted condemnations from the Biden administration the next day.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Trump’s remarks, downplayed by his fellow Republicans, drew immediate condemnation from Democrats, including his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris and Schiff.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
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The next stage of the EU’s drive to outlaw the internal combustion engine with CO2 limits kicks in next year, and the industry is increasing its opposition.Neil Winton, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Some conservative groups, such as the Heritage Foundation, have advocated outlawing pornography, a move that would hold significant repercussions for the industry.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Ban.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ban. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.
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