forbidden

Example Sentences

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Local residents dubbed it Boko Haram - a name which in the Hausa language loosely translates as "Western education is forbidden" because of their opposition to Western-style schools.

From BBC

After Carlson falsely presented it as forbidden information with “you were not allowed to criticize the pill,” Means fired off a rapid series of lies.

From Salon

Courts have blocked bans throughout pregnancy in five other states, and one, Georgia, where abortion is forbidden once cardiac activity can be detected.

From Seattle Times

Authorities have also forbidden the use of potable water for irrigation of farmlands, watering green areas in cities and for cleaning streets and cars.

From Seattle Times

She had grown up in a conservative family on an orange and walnut farm in Garden Grove, forbidden from dancing.

From Los Angeles Times