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Recent Examples of forbiddance
And Khave, despite Tevye’s absolute forbiddance, marries outside the Jewish faith.
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Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Our unashamed view at National Review is that argument is better than forbiddance, that sunlight is preferable to darkness, and that tolerance, not outrage and cancellation, ought to be our default mode.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 10 Feb. 2022
This proves fast enough for thrills, but not so fast as to trigger parental forbiddance from Popular Mechanics editor in chief Ryan D'Agostino, John's father and my boss.
—Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2017
Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Our unashamed view at National Review is that argument is better than forbiddance, that sunlight is preferable to darkness, and that tolerance, not outrage and cancellation, ought to be our default mode.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 10 Feb. 2022
This proves fast enough for thrills, but not so fast as to trigger parental forbiddance from Popular Mechanics editor in chief Ryan D'Agostino, John's father and my boss.
—Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbiddance
Noun
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The guidance, delivered in recent weeks to a range of firms, stops short of an outright prohibition but signals strong official disapproval for H20 use in sensitive contexts.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Supreme Court’s ruling also determined that the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishments does not protect homeless people from laws criminalizing resting in public places.—
Stephen Przybylinski,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some protests involved encampments and building occupations, the latter of which occurred at Columbia’s Hamilton Hall, resulting in several arrests, probations, suspensions, degree revocations, and expulsions.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals upheld the revocation of the 22-year-old’s license on Aug. 1.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The point at which individuals can access their portfolios without penalty is just part of the equation; ensuring that the portfolio growth can sustain the rate of withdrawal over the period of many years is just as crucial.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Aug. 2025
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In these unfortunate circumstances, taxpayers should speak with a qualified tax professional to determine whether there are valid methods to mitigate against the often unfair tax consequences associated with the retirement fund withdrawal.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Other modifications include a Ford racing supercharger that raises the horsepower to 624, three-piece wheels, a custom audio system and upgraded suspension components.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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An appeal of his suspension could prove advantageous to Addison and the Vikings.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Forbiddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbiddance. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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