How to Use prohibit in a Sentence

prohibit

verb
  • The prison's electric fence prohibits escape.
  • The rules prohibit dating a coworker.
  • Anything that could be used as a weapon or cause harm is prohibited.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The state is the ninth in the nation to prohibit assault weapons.
    — Grace Hauck, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2023
  • There need to be laws passed prohibiting reselling above face value.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2024
  • But this is no reason to prohibit the use of mate, not to mention tea and coffee.
    — Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Candy throwing is prohibited, and dogs must be on a leash at all times.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026
  • That led to a gag order prohibiting both sides from publicly discussing the case.
    — Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2023
  • But mandates also have not taken off in states that don't prohibit them.
    — NBC News, 22 Jan. 2022
  • Fireworks are prohibited on any night when an aerial drone show is held.
    — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The contest is void where prohibited by law.
    — Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
  • In Long Beach, city law prohibits cursing on the mini-golf course.
    — Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Note that the venue prohibits costumes that cover the entire face or block the view of guests behind you.
    — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But a growing number of states, at least 14 so far, prohibit such claims.
    — Sonia Suter, Quartz, 22 Jan. 2022
  • The venue prohibits recording equipment apart from smartphones.
    — Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, its anti-tip design prohibits it from being knocked over by kids, pets, and random run-ins.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 10 Dec. 2023
  • Turco said the bill wouldn’t prohibit the use of medical credit cards in the state.
    — Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Lang is prohibited from being in the state of Texas except for court dates.
    — J.d. Miles, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • The new law does not prohibit non-functioning model weapons.
    — Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
  • As an attendee, golf shoes with metal spikes or footwear with a pointed heel are prohibited.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Ramos was legally prohibited from owning a firearm at the time of the shooting.
    — Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 24 Sep. 2025
  • For a long time, guilds prohibited women from working as butchers at all.
    — Olivia Potts, Longreads, 15 Feb. 2024
  • The court ruled the local ban conflicts with a state law that limits, but does not prohibit such warrants.
    — Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Still Everywhere Two dozen cities and states prohibit use of the tech.
    — Tom Simonite, Wired, 22 Dec. 2021
  • Making or taking phone calls in the polling area is also prohibited.
    — Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Strollers, large backpacks, and outside food or drink are prohibited.
    — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Many schools around the country are already prohibiting mobile phone use over concerns.
    — Angelica Mari, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • At best, Biden has found a way to achieve piecemeal what he was prohibited from achieving in one fell swoop.
    — The Editors, National Review, 22 Feb. 2024
  • Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, but pets and coolers are prohibited.
    — Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • No rule prohibits coaches from working with different skaters.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026

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