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forbidden

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


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But if biological mothers and fathers are constitutionally forbidden from transferring parental rights, then many adoption consents are null and void.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The theme of forbidden gay and lesbian love runs throughout.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Then I found out sneakers were forbidden on the carpet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

This would create a forbidden range where black holes formed directly from stars should not exist.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Occasionally, Angie joined us, but most of the time she remained sequestered in her pink room, listening to the music we were forbidden in the rest of the house.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago




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