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forbidden

[fer-bid-n, fawr-] / fərˈbɪd n, fɔr- /


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A defense of yelling in restaurants: It’s a forbidden behavior in today’s restaurants—but Amanda Albee spoke to chefs who say it massively improved their careers.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2026

Gen knows the exact measurements of her salad order and is strictly forbidden from eating any bread.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

He is also forbidden from trying to contact Mountbatten-Windsor directly or indirectly, or approach him, or enter Norfolk.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Also worth noting: United has increased the fee it charges if you bring that forbidden carry-on bag to the gate if you don’t have status or certain United credit cards.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

“We water monsters are forbidden from sharing our songs with humans,” Pond said.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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