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Recent Examples of no-no
While Henry describes Wachsmann’s no-hitter last season against Cherokee Trail as the pitcher’s breakthrough high school moment, Henry says the no-no this season on April 18 at Mullen was the more impressive outing.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Acidic Soil Acidic soil is another no-no for lavender, according to the experts, which is why its important to conduct a soil pH test before planting your lavender.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Using it as storage for buckets and other equipment is a no-no.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Stilettos are a no-no when walking around any large city, but platforms will pull your spring outfits together with more comfort.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Acidic Soil Acidic soil is another no-no for lavender, according to the experts, which is why its important to conduct a soil pH test before planting your lavender.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 27 Apr. 2026
Using it as storage for buckets and other equipment is a no-no.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Stilettos are a no-no when walking around any large city, but platforms will pull your spring outfits together with more comfort.
—Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no
Noun
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The Treasury Department has asserted that those special coins fall outside the prohibition on living presidents appearing on money.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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But commemorative coins are exempt from the prohibition.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Due to safety concerns, the age restriction for overwater villa stays is 13 and up, though parents or guardians can sign a waiver upon booking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The next collective bargaining agreement will include either a salary cap, closing the sport’s Free Spending Saloon, or other payroll restrictions that would have a similarly sobering effect.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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At the time, the diagnosis was much more taboo, discussed only with hushed, fearful voices.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Communication remains a major hurdle, particularly in Asia, where discussions around inheritance and wealth transfer are often considered taboo.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The statement opened by warning that worsening hardships on the island are affecting Caribbean nationals studying and living there, and are being exacerbated by the United States’ decades-long embargo.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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With the official information still under embargo, Pochettino obviously has yet to explain the selections publicly.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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As courts weigh transgender military bans and states restrict gender-affirming care, some corporations retreat from sponsorship while local businesses step up to keep hometown Pride celebrations funded and visible.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Without more parental controls, the state could push for a ban on teens accessing ChatGPT.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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In fact, Hilton is envisioning vetoes putting lawmakers on record; the last time a session in Sacramento overrode a veto was in 1979.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
30 May 2026
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Polis wrote in his veto letter of House Bill 1355 that preliminary budget forecasts show the state can keep the grant program going for its final year.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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However, the new deduction limitation on top-earning individuals now applies to trusts and estates, according to a footnote in the Joint Committee on Taxation's recent tax explainer, better known as the Bluebook.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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And much of the export revenue upside isn’t actually reaching the Kremlin’s coffers, because the limitations on fuel exports have forced the government to pay billions of dollars in compensation to refinery owners.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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Third, the bureaucratic burden of obtaining military medical credentials is a significant deterrent.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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Entering service in the early 1960s, it was designed to deliver a thermonuclear warhead over thousands of miles and became a central element of America’s strategic nuclear deterrent.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-no. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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