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Recent Examples of no-no
Even picking up a call and having a conversation is a huge no-no.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
In his 45th start as a Tiger, Justin Verlander put the exclamation point on what would become a Hall of Fame career, throwing the franchise’s first no-hitter since 1984 (and the first no-no at home, striking out 12 and walking four on 112 pitches (73 of them strikes).
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Won’t tip too much of the good stuff, but there’s a depth of feeling here that’s bigger even than the one-handed no-no that enticed producer-director Mike Farrell to pursue the project in the first place.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Turns out, this is a biggie…specifically, a big no-no.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 July 2025
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
In his 45th start as a Tiger, Justin Verlander put the exclamation point on what would become a Hall of Fame career, throwing the franchise’s first no-hitter since 1984 (and the first no-no at home, striking out 12 and walking four on 112 pitches (73 of them strikes).
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Won’t tip too much of the good stuff, but there’s a depth of feeling here that’s bigger even than the one-handed no-no that enticed producer-director Mike Farrell to pursue the project in the first place.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Turns out, this is a biggie…specifically, a big no-no.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no
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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
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Hamas has been issuing more statements criticizing Israel's restrictions on food aid to Gaza.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
31 July 2025
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The Ada County commissioners will meet again Sept. 10 to make a decision on solar restrictions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
31 July 2025
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In the final episode of volume 1, their reunion forces Dream to reckon with the deepest taboo of the Endless.—
Aya Al-Hakim,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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In 2020, unprecedented public protests erupted across Thailand that shattered taboos by openly calling for royal reform.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Despite the fact that the game releases today at the same time as this review embargo, there are still lots of open questions though, such as what exactly is enhanced in this Enhanced Edition and how does the mod support work for the PC version.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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When competition from Cuba was knocked out by a 1962 embargo, the Sunshine State’s crop flourished when growing elsewhere was too cold, and the DiMare family went from selling tomatoes out of a pushcart in Boston one generation earlier to being a dominant player in the US market.—
David Shortell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 July 2025
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Eight in 10 supported the ban on cell phones in the classroom, and 76% agreed with raising the pay of public school teachers.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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In early 2024, a group of Republican lawmakers introduced a dueling proposal that would create a permanent ban on ranked choice voting in the state constitution.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
29 July 2025
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Keanu used his power to allow a former houseguest to come in and play the Power of Veto competition in his place; Kelley used hers to compete in an additional veto competition.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Masterson, an Andover Republican, has defined himself in opposition to Gov. Laura Kelly over the last four years, enacting legislation despite the Democratic governor’s vetoes and working to minimize her role in critical activities, such as shaping the state budget.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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This can result in compromises on certain ideas and slower development as your team contends with the platform's limitations.—
Andrii Kovalchuk,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Lauren and Mike speak with WIRED’s Emily Mullin about why Synchron’s model is standing out, and what the promises and limitations of these interfaces are.—
Lauren Goode,
Wired News,
24 July 2025
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Communities across Michigan — not just Detroit — were among several cities across the country that adopted the approach in response and used federal pandemic relief funds to invest in violence prevention.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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That means a renewed and urgent focus on prevention from our policymakers—and remember, prevention needs to target both young and old.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-no. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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