try to ban

Frequency: 7.613.1 per million words

to make an effort to ban something

banVERB + to ban sth

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try to

Examples (10)

  • Activist groups are constantly trying to ban the use of single-use plastics.
  • The previous government tried to ban smoking in all public parks but faced strong opposition.
  • The city council will try to ban the sale of sugary drinks in schools next year.
  • For years, parent groups have tried to ban the controversial book from the curriculum.
  • We must try to ban this unethical hunting practice to protect endangered species.
  • Lawmakers in several countries are trying to ban anonymous social media accounts.
  • If the authorities try to ban peaceful protests, they will face a public outcry.
  • The international community should try to ban the trade of conflict minerals.
  • The documentary shows how they tried to ban the film, fearing it would expose their secrets.
  • Why do some politicians try to ban new technologies instead of embracing them?