forbidding

Example Sentences

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We argued that the government shouldn’t be allowed to punish American citizens while forbidding them from publicly disputing the accusations, aside from grave matters of national security.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

He saw no signs forbidding parking where he pulled over, and the curb was not, by all appearances, painted red, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche proposed forbidding gas stations from changing prices more than once a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

A government notice said junta chief Min Aung Hlaing ordered releases of more than 7,300 prisoners convicted under legislation forbidding "financing of terrorism" and harbouring or arranging transport for "any terrorist group".

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

I raced to find David, and together we sprinted into the central city to the forbidding building.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson