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Recent Examples of no-no
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.
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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
Milk and Dairy We have all probably stored milk or other dairy items, including soft cheeses, in the fridge door at one time or another, but food safety experts say this is a no-no.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
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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
Milk and Dairy We have all probably stored milk or other dairy items, including soft cheeses, in the fridge door at one time or another, but food safety experts say this is a no-no.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no
Noun
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Italy banned the farming, breeding and killing of animals for fur production beginning in 2022, joining a growing number of European countries that have enacted similar prohibitions or phase-outs.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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His office has since argued that surrogacy violates the 13th Amendment’s prohibition on slavery, according to a lawyer representing the fathers who commissioned the surrogate.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The order, which escalated the president's bid to place new restrictions on voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, is being challenged in court.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Fans, legislators and even some sports leagues have begun calling for restrictions on gambling ads.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Putting words on the page seems too low stakes to get worked up about, and yet the terror of saying something taboo—or just being boring—feels like a terrible fate to most writers.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Holzinger is a performance artist working in the taboo-breaking tradition of the Vienna Actionists, who used blood, meat, and naked bodies to incite disgust and test the endurance of the audience.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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An embargo like this means you are allowed to tweet your impressions, with some limitations, rather than publish full reviews, the kind that would be scored and thrown up on Rotten Tomatoes, so The Mandalorian and Grogu has no score yet.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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For years, Crowley and Seaboard have shipped products to Cuba, including chicken and other supplies authorized by law – like food and medicines– or covered by exceptions in the embargo regulations.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Eco effort The on-site organic farm, close relations with local farmers and fisherfolk, and a total ban on single-use plastics can be expected from a resort of this calibre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The 2016 act authorizes the president to impose economic sanctions and visa bans on foreign individuals or entities worldwide responsible for gross human rights abuses or significant corruption.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Noun
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The bill is now on the governor's desk, awaiting a signature or veto.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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There are currently four vacant seats on the court, but they cannot be filled, because the government has retained a veto until the new law kicks in, after the elections.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The company sees slowness not as a limitation, but as a strategic asset that reduces risk, trims costs, and eases environmental impact.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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But the Bucs don’t expect the limitation to last long.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Noun
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There’s no science showing these are effective deterrents, says Pierce.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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That humiliation drove Charles de Gaulle’s pursuit of an independent French nuclear deterrent.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-no. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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