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Recent Examples of no-no
Traditionally, shorts and boots are a no-no.
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
The dishwasher was working without any sanitizer, which is a no-no.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
We were rationed, so bacon was usually a no-no.
—Ruthie Rogers, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
This plant produces a white bloom that looks a bit like a morning glory, but from root to leaves, this plant is a no-no.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026
The dishwasher was working without any sanitizer, which is a no-no.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
We were rationed, so bacon was usually a no-no.
—Ruthie Rogers, Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
This plant produces a white bloom that looks a bit like a morning glory, but from root to leaves, this plant is a no-no.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no
Noun
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The White House did not immediately respond to a question about whether the prohibition spans both offensive and defensive strikes.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some educators are expanding technology prohibitions even further by dropping laptops from their classrooms, too.—
Melanie Asmar,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch denounced a sustained crackdown on dissent under Talon, citing arbitrary detentions, tighter restrictions on public demonstrations and mounting pressure on independent media outlets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The United States eased some restrictions on sales of Russian crude imposed over its war against Ukraine, allowing countries to purchase oil that was already at sea until April 11.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Suno entered the industry as a major taboo, a musician killer trained without permission on millions of songs from the greatest recording artists of all time, an app that only needed a prompt to make a complete song.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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These direct talks would be breaking a massive taboo for the country.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The companies would go on to reach new heights in the 1970s when Arab oil embargoes drove crude prices up to record levels.—
Alex Kuffner,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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With the exception of a Russian oil tanker that was allowed to dock in Cuba earlier this month, Washington has maintained a de-facto fuel embargo on the country, exacerbating the extreme energy shortages that bedevil the Cuban population on a daily basis.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Be aware that certain towns and counties may implement burn bans due to the tinder-dry and hot weather conditions.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Indiana’s governor signed a ban into law last month.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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Orbán has used his veto power in the EU to stymie sanctions on Russia and block crucial funding to Kyiv.—
Justin Spike,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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From migration laws to the EU’s support for Ukraine, Orbán has repeatedly used procedural delays and the power of veto to derail key agreements.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Though many have since been released, the region remains under tight control, with strict limitations on religious and cultural practices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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What started as a temporary outdoor steakhouse in an open lot in Little River during the pandemic, was reborn as a magnificent 220-seat indoor-outdoor restaurant that is no longer subject to the whims of weather and the limitations of an outdoor kitchen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For shipowners, the practical deterrent from traversing through the strait also includes exposure to Western sanctions on Iran.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their spiked, armor-like bodies also serve as a physical deterrent.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-no. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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