as in to exclude
to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
the judge debarred all of the reporters from the courtroom
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Recent Examples of debar
In 2018, the feds debarred Larralde, Georgiou and two other family members for three years from the H-2A program.
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Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2024
But Bair Ranch was never debarred from the program.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2024
But neither Ruiz nor the minority report endorsed the Republican call to debar EcoHealth from further U.S. funding.
—Byjocelyn Kaiser, science.org, 2 May 2024
As a result of the ongoing hearings, EcoHealth Alliance recently had its access to federal grant funding suspended — with an eye toward debarring them from receiving future funding.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 2 June 2024
Inspector General Ha has the authority to debar contractors from working with the city but companies can appeal those decisions.
—Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2023
The company will be suspended for 90 days starting April 27, or until Inspector General Ellen Ha makes a final determination of whether to debar the contractor.
—Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2023
No company has been debarred yet, according to an M.T.A. spokesman.
—New York Times, 29 July 2019
Perceptics will face upcoming administrative proceedings to determine whether the company should be debarred, meaning prohibited for an extended period from working for the federal government.
—Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 3 July 2019
Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2024
But Bair Ranch was never debarred from the program.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2024
But neither Ruiz nor the minority report endorsed the Republican call to debar EcoHealth from further U.S. funding.
—Byjocelyn Kaiser, science.org, 2 May 2024
As a result of the ongoing hearings, EcoHealth Alliance recently had its access to federal grant funding suspended — with an eye toward debarring them from receiving future funding.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 2 June 2024
Inspector General Ha has the authority to debar contractors from working with the city but companies can appeal those decisions.
—Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2023
The company will be suspended for 90 days starting April 27, or until Inspector General Ellen Ha makes a final determination of whether to debar the contractor.
—Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2023
No company has been debarred yet, according to an M.T.A. spokesman.
—New York Times, 29 July 2019
Perceptics will face upcoming administrative proceedings to determine whether the company should be debarred, meaning prohibited for an extended period from working for the federal government.
—Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 3 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debar
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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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This research gives ammunition to groups who are pushing to ban public water fluoridation.John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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During his time in Congress, Pocan has pushed back on efforts to ban or force a sale of the popular social media app Tik Tok and was quick to address last year's attack on Israel by Hamas, which drew him into a feud with a pro-Israel group.Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
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Airport staff is working closely with a professional wildlife control company to monitor the area, identify potential entry points and implement necessary precautions to prevent future incidents, the agency said.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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In an abundance of caution to prevent the spread of chronic wasting disease, 12 states prohibit the use of natural deer urine and permit only synthetic scents.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 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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Other provisions pin down how states designate electors, in order to eliminate the possibility of fakes crashing the Electoral College.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 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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