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Recent Examples of forbiddance
And Khave, despite Tevye’s absolute forbiddance, marries outside the Jewish faith.
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Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Our unashamed view at National Review is that argument is better than forbiddance, that sunlight is preferable to darkness, and that tolerance, not outrage and cancellation, ought to be our default mode.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 10 Feb. 2022
This proves fast enough for thrills, but not so fast as to trigger parental forbiddance from Popular Mechanics editor in chief Ryan D'Agostino, John's father and my boss.
—Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2017
Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Our unashamed view at National Review is that argument is better than forbiddance, that sunlight is preferable to darkness, and that tolerance, not outrage and cancellation, ought to be our default mode.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 10 Feb. 2022
This proves fast enough for thrills, but not so fast as to trigger parental forbiddance from Popular Mechanics editor in chief Ryan D'Agostino, John's father and my boss.
—Ezra Dyer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forbiddance
Noun
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The act also outlines requirements and prohibitions for companies conducting business in Texas or producing a product or service consumed by Texas residents.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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While many changes to Medicaid are scheduled to take effect in the coming years, one immediate effect is a one-year prohibition on Medicaid funding for reproductive health care providers that perform abortions.—
Dené K. Dryden,
Twin Cities,
29 July 2025
Noun
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In her July 29 revocation hearing, Judge Tim Baker wrote that Scott had violated the terms of her supervised release multiple times.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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Currently, revocation is decided by a judge based on evidence and research that takes into account factors such as the nature of the new charge, supervision history and the risk to public safety.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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In the event of a product recall or withdrawal, CVS Pharmacy works quickly to prevent the item from being sold and to remove it from distribution.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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By comparison, a Roth IRA allows for after-tax contributions and tax-free growth and withdrawals.—
Aaron Cirksena,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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At least one opposition party has called for his suspension.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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The memo also calls for the temporary suspension of LEP.gov, a federal website for people with limited English proficiency.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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“Forbiddance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forbiddance. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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