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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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At the state level, a bill was passed in the Missouri House that would mirror the federal prohibition.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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But the state’s high court rejected that argument in a 4-3 decision, concluding there was no explicit prohibition against the Legislature doing redistricting more often.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Still, Sylvain sees the banning of innocent users as a potential overcorrection.—
Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Board members who have personal agendas – for example book banning, cell phone usage, gender and pronoun issues, history lessons, religious instruction – may be looking for a leader who feels similarly.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Several of the charges also carry possible $750 civil penalties and hunting license revocations of one to three years.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Department may pursue discipline including reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation, or fines based upon the facts of a case after a full and complete investigation has occurred.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Leo moon supports your deliberate withdrawal.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit narrowly escaped a slate of six withdrawal elections that could have shrunk the public transportation system significantly this year, exposing challenges the agency faces in providing bus, train and other transit services over a sprawling region.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Luka Doncic had 41 points and eight rebounds while also picking up his suspension-triggering 16th technical foul during the Los Angeles Lakers ' 116-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pappas is arguing for a suspension of the federal gas tax as prices top $4 per gallon during the war.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Forbiddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbiddance. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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