as in excluding
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 debarring
If Chiu succeeds in debarring Collective Impact, the nonprofit would have to end its summer and after-school programs and close the doors of its three-decade-old Ella Hill Hutch Community Center, its attorneys Lauren Kramer Sujeeth and Si Eun Amber Lee wrote.
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Michael Barba,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Aug. 2025
Michael Barba,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for debarring
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Since May 1, New York state, excluding New York City, has seen 107 cases.
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The labor force participation rate fell to its lowest level in half a century when excluding the pandemic, according to data released Thursday.
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The Islamic regime certainly is aware of this, banning music in any and all forms.
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Transgender athletes The court heard arguments in January over the legality of laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from female sports teams at public schools including universities.
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While there is no state law banning transgender athletes, the Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) voted in 2023 to adopt a policy barring transgender girls from competing in high school girls' sports.
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The red card on the field, however, remains the final word barring any extra games added to Balogun’s suspension.
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The shelter has now implemented clear guidance to rescue partners prohibiting the transfer of dogs to organizations that do not meet shelter standards, including those under active investigation or without current nonprofit status.
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Many schools around the country are already prohibiting mobile phone use over concerns.
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The program was cut as the city navigated a $66 million budget shortfall, most of which was balanced by eliminating around 100 vacant positions, issuing a few pink slips, raising fees and cutting spending on homelessness.
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Prestigious universities, including Miami, Tulane, WashU, and UNC, are eliminating supplemental essays from their college applications, following a trend set by TCU and UVA.
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The rabies vaccine, if administered immediately after exposure, is nearly 100% successful at preventing the disease, according to the World Health Organization.
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Mount Aukum Road was closed to southbound motorists at the community of Pleasant Valley, preventing travel into the fire zone.
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“Debarring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debarring. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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