bans

American

[banz] / bænz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

banns.

bans British

/ bænz /

plural noun

a variant spelling of banns

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There are similar bans in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Jordan, another U.S. regional ally that is also energy-starved, took similar steps, enacting bans on air conditioning in government offices and private use of government vehicles.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Even if the harms are as devastating as some argue, it doesn’t necessarily follow that blanket bans will effectively mitigate these harms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The obscure law bans a person from soliciting or receiving nonpublic information from a public servant by means of their office or employment with the intent to obtain a benefit.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

My legal adviser, Joe Slovo, could not be present as he was confined to Johannesburg by bans and I was ably assisted instead by Bob Hepple.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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