Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no's
Noun
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One is that prohibitions on gambling protect the integrity of athletic competitions and discourage athletes from partaking in a sports betting culture where data suggests numerous college students wager on sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 June 2026 -
Advocates for cellphone bans say such prohibitions will help combat cyberbullying and mental health illnesses in youth.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Because of this, additional restraints and a spit hood were used for the safety of Field and the deputies.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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During the previous Alabama nitrogen executions, the inmates shook, pulled at the restraints and exhibited labored breathing.—
Kim Chandler,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The change would bring state policy in line with federal law, which already includes those restrictions.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Starmer, facing a likely leadership challenge in the coming weeks, acknowledged that children would get around the restrictions but said a ban - which could be his main legacy - would bring long-term change to the culture around social media.—
Paul Sandle,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Founders are encouraged to embrace agentic engineering by directing AI agents for projects, learning from their limitations, and prioritizing the underlying AI model's quality.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The one-time nature of this experiment makes sense when considering the practical limitations of this approach, along with considerations regarding international humanitarian law.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
Noun
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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
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Higher power density could make radiovoltaic systems more practical for missions where size, weight, and maintenance requirements remain critical constraints.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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In a September story, student newspaper The State Hornet documented students’ struggle with availability of classes amid growing enrollment and parallel state budget constraints.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The little people are being menaced by a dark force—a force with power, money, and very few moral inhibitions.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Shrug off inhibitions and break the ice as the moon and Uranus harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Before oil embargoes, environmental concerns and imports.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Utilities built a large number of coal plants as a result of the 1970s oil embargoes.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 May 2026
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“No-no's.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-no%27s. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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