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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
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If the facts align with reporting that survivors were intentionally targeted, international law experts say the order could fall under prohibitions against killing persons who are hors de combat—those incapable of fighting—which is barred under the Geneva Conventions.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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Panahi’s lawyer, Mostafa Nili, said the sentence includes a two-year travel ban and prohibition of Panahi from membership of any political or social groups.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
1 Dec. 2025
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Schlep concedes to being relatively powerless, but says he’s been heartened by the online community’s response to his banning.—
Steven Asarch,
PC Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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Orbán’s conservative nationalist government has gradually curtailed the rights of the LGBTQ community in the past decade, and lawmakers passed a law in March that allowed for the banning of Pride marches, citing the need to protect children.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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The report also noted the revocation of funding for public broadcasters such as NPR and PBS, alongside the launch of the administration-run news site, White House Wire, which promotes favorable coverage of the government.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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In addition, the law created a revocation process allowing voters to rescind their signatures after signing petition forms.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
26 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement The agreement, which includes the withdrawal of Russian defensive forces by Armenia from the border, has thus far remained in place.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
9 Dec. 2025
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Does credit card debt qualify for a 401(k) hardship withdrawal?—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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As far as modern-day affronts to our autonomy go, the outlawing of drugs is one of the most egregious.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
3 Sep. 2025
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In 2023, Moore twice served as the acting head coach while Harbaugh served two separate suspensions – one for recruiting violations, the other for the Connor Stalions sign-stealing scandal.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Earlier this season, Poggi took over for Moore during his suspension.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Forbiddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbiddance. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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