forbidden
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Between these bands are regions known as forbidden energy gaps, where electrons cannot ordinarily occupy stable states.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026
As Li’s novel makes clear, to be young and ambitious in 18th century Europe meant having the fortitude to dream forbidden dreams, against all odds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Set during the Troubles in Northern Ireland it was a story of cross-community forbidden love between a young Catholic teacher and a married Protestant barrister.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
It provides a sense of community and the thrill of holding forbidden knowledge.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Even jokes about our work are strictly forbidden.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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