forbidden
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During his first term, China feted him like a favorite prince with various ceremonies: a private tour of the Forbidden City, followed by a performance by the Peking Opera and a huge state dinner.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
On his previous trip, Trump received the rare honor of a state banquet inside the Forbidden City.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Joyce’s works had never been placed on the Vatican’s Index of Forbidden Books, but for decades after independence in 1922 they and countless others met opposition from the Roman Catholic Church.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The Forbidden City was the heart of imperial China for more than 500 years and remains laden with symbolism of its powerful past.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
The first task of the tournament took place at the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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