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Recent Examples of no-no
Scherzer has thrown two no-hitters to Kershaw’s single no-no.
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
But coffee and tea aren’t always a no-no for hydration.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 17 July 2025
What was once considered a style no-no in cold weather has now become a bold statement.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 13 July 2025
Hanák’s film upset the authorities for seeming to show the impoverishing effects of living under Communism, a big propaganda no-no at the time.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 July 2025
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
But coffee and tea aren’t always a no-no for hydration.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 17 July 2025
What was once considered a style no-no in cold weather has now become a bold statement.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 13 July 2025
Hanák’s film upset the authorities for seeming to show the impoverishing effects of living under Communism, a big propaganda no-no at the time.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no
Noun
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Aleks’s grandfather lived in the Soviet Union at a time when a pseudo-prohibition was in place.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ferguson, one of two Republican commissioners on the FTC at the time, voted against the rule, arguing that the FTC lacked the authority to issue a nationwide prohibition on a centuries-old business practice.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Medication access, restrictions If signed into law by Abbott, Texas would join a handful of other states that allow the over-the-counter sale of ivermectin.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Regional restrictions may apply.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While still remaining a taboo topic in many circles, there is clearly a growing appetite for financial literacy among women.—
Chelsea Fagan,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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There’s this taboo that women can’t show themselves in this way.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Congress decided to make daylight saving time permanent for two years from 1973 to 1975, extending the hours of daily sunlight year-round to conserve energy during the oil embargo crisis.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Slovenia became the first European country to declare a total arms embargo on Israel.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the state legislature, Salvador has sponsored a variety of bills to regulate AI, including a ban on deepfakes in political campaigns and an initiative to create standards for labeling AI content.—
Kyle Ingram,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Leaders from duPont Manual's chapter of Students Demand Action called for a ban on assault weapons and organized a walkout yesterday with hundreds of students.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Congress previously voted to repeal the law, but then-President Joe Biden blocked the repeal with a presidential veto.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Now that the process has been initiated, the Security Council must vote within 30 days on a resolution to continue Iran‘s sanctions relief, requiring at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by the United States, Russia, China, Britain, or France to pass.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Within that report, the limitations of the analysis need to be acknowledged.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tactics will remain flexible to adapt to changing fire behavior, terrain limitations, and resource availability.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Convenience is one of the biggest appeals to would-be thieves, so the security of a lock will be a large deterrent—especially if your bag is in plain view throughout your flight.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Reuters reported last week that the fine would be modest, marking a change in Ribera’s approach with her predecessor’s deterrent hefty fines.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-no. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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