no-no's

variants or no-nos
Definition of no-no'snext
plural of no-no

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Noun
  • Of course, all of this discussion rests on the belief that contractual prohibitions are the load-bearing factor for preventing an AI system from being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous weapons.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2026
  • China’s new tech elite is expected to keep a low profile, however, given prohibitions on public displays of wealth, and the omnipresent threat of US sanctions.
    Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Because college football players can’t unionize and bargain rules, anti-tampering and other prohibitions aren’t exempt from antitrust scrutiny and can be challenged as unreasonable restraints on trade and price-fixing schemes.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Yeager addresses underfunded special education In the video sent to families this week, Yeager said part of what has caused budget restraints on Olathe Schools is the state of Kansas underfunding special education.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Inspections, repairs, and temporary restrictions may affect daily activity.
    Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The details of the deal that could cover ports, energy and tourism are not known but could include a relaxation of restrictions on Americans traveling to the Caribbean island.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Study limitations The authors noted that these findings only show an association, but do not prove that toxic relationships have a negative impact on aging.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Rosi’s artistry grasps the limitations of being a long-term guest, visually juxtaposing the ancient and elemental, busts and people.
    Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There’s something disturbing about these proscriptions, which is why both Kalmey and Miola identify them as critical.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Strategic stockpiles are held separately by each IEA member country, meaning technical and logistical constraints could slow the flow of barrels.
    Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Although global turmoil, including Russia's war in Ukraine, has revived debate over Japan acquiring nuclear weapons, domestic support remains low because of legal and political constraints.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Metallica plays on the stereo while Garcia and Huerta operate like two rock stars with no inhibitions in the kitchen.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The blow keeps you awake and the alcohol lowers your inhibitions.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Energy analysts say prolonged turmoil could amount to one of the most severe sustained energy crises since the 1970s, when Arab oil embargoes and the 1979 Iranian Revolution choked off global exports, sent crude prices soaring, and tipped Western economies into recession.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Cultural and academic boycotts are expanding, and countries such as Spain, Italy, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands have imposed arms embargoes or trade restrictions, signs of a state moving toward pariah status.
    Ken Barnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
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“No-no's.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-no%27s. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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