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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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Local media reports indicate that Bolsonaro faces additional restrictions beyond the ankle monitor, including prohibitions on social media use and contact with other individuals under Supreme Court investigation.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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The 90-day prohibition is one of several closures and restrictions new this summer at Lake Tahoe.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The administration has also placed international students under scrutiny, threatening visa revocations and deportations for those participating in campus protests deemed hostile to government interests.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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Charges range from misdemeanors to felony offenses and penalties for impaired driving can include driver’s license revocation, fines, and jail time.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Explore strategies life Roth conversions or strategic withdrawals to maximize tax efficiency.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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That means there are fewer tax planning opportunities compared with traditional and Roth IRAs, where there's either a tax break on contributions or on withdrawals.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The memo also calls for the temporary suspension of LEP.gov, a federal website for people with limited English proficiency.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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At least one opposition party has called for his suspension.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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“Forbiddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbiddance. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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