Hans Urs von Balthasar

Our situation today shows that beauty demands for itself at least as much courage and decision as do truth and goodness, and she will not allow herself to be separated and banned from her two sisters without taking them along with herself in an act of mysterious vengeance.

Swiss Theologian

Kat Timpf

Don't like flag-burning? Fine. Hate flag-burning? Me too! The thing is, though, hating something doesn't always mean that the answer is to call on government powers to ban it - and, in fact, I'd say that that is rarely the best solution, especially when it comes to speech.

American Writer

O. J. Mayo

There are just so many substances that are considered banned substances because in some way it could help your performance on the court. As athletes, we should be responsible for what we put in our bodies.

American Basketball Player

Martin Luther King III

There is no one policy that can end gun violence. But a ban on the sale of assault weapons to the general public is a critical goal that must be achieved if we are ever going to have peaceful communities.

American Activist

Jeremy Corbyn

The idea that somehow or other you can deal with all the problems in the world by banning a particular religious group from entering the U.S.A. is offensive and absurd.

British Politician

John Bishop

I just don't think it's acceptable that any animal should lose its life in pursuit of entertainment, which is also why I believe all blood sports should be banned.

British Comedian

Asa Hutchinson

You can have bans on assault weapons or whatever weapons you wish, and it's not going to protect from a violent person.

American Lawyer

Jerry Weller

Ban partial-birth abortion except to save mother's life.

American Politician

Chuck Palahniuk

Few things in life seem more sexy than a banned book.

American Novelist

Wayne LaPierre

Once they ban rifles, they're gone forever.

'Ban' refers to rules that change depending on where you are; some places might ban things that others don't.

Context Specific

Knowing local bans is important to avoid accidentally breaking a law, like a ban on chewing gum in Singapore.

Awareness Importance

A 'ban' usually comes from someone in power, like the government, who can enforce it.

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Ignoring a 'ban' can lead to serious trouble, such as fines or even arrest.

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The historical 'ban' is rarely used today but can be found in old stories or historical texts.

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Understanding historical 'ban' can give insight into past societies and their beliefs or customs.

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Terms like this historical 'ban' can add flavor to stories set in or inspired by past eras.

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 important that we talk about this stuff guys if we want progress we need to interrogate ourselves so apart from being banned from every single school in this district over a thousand schools aren't banned from right I've been working in fast food I'll be running a drive-through to tell that story I've

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 rarely considering the consequences. But now that we're learning more about the effects of invasive species on ecosystems, many governments closely monitor the transport of plants and animals, and ban the imports of certain organisms. But could the species with the most drastic environmental impact

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 reflects the author’s own complex life experiences and evolving ideas. As a young writer who left behind a promising military career, Fyodor had been attracted to ideas of socialism and reform, and joined a circle of intellectuals to discuss radical texts banned by the Imperial government.

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 about how, when, where, and how much fishing occurs, with restrictions on certain boats and equipment. Harmful practices, such as bottom trawling, can be banned altogether, and we can establish marine reserves closed to all fishing to help ecosystems restore themselves.

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 Governments have tried many methods to tackle it, such as banning cars from driving for days at a time. As more than half of the world's population crowds into cities, considering a shift to mass transit and away from fossil fuels may allow us to breathe easier.

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 and cutting-edge technologies make it so accessible. But many countries and regions have already banned fracking in response to environmental concerns. It's undeniable that fracking has reshaped the energy landscape around the world,

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 like, when should we use this mind technology? And should we ever ban its use? Therapists can't ethically plant false memories in the mind of their patients even if it would help the patient, but there's nothing to stop a parent

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 wildlife trade voted to ban all commercial trade in pangolins however these creatures continue to be poached at an alarming rate even causing a devastating crash in asian pangolin populations

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Ban

An official rule or law saying that something is not allowed.

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To prohibit or forbid something officially or legally.

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A curse that was placed on someone in the past.

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A call to arms in some ancient kingdoms like France.

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