no-go
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But when McArthur came before the nominating committee in March 2025 for her final promotion, the 50-year-old was told advancement was a no go.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Big Macs, McFlurry's and the Golden Arches were all a no go, as was the McDonald's-style Big Mac sauce.
From Reuters • Mar. 1, 2023
“Or would he say, no, go ahead and spend $100 million to tell everybody how great I am?”
From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2023
This week, according to Waldman, the school said it was a no go.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2022
Inside her shirt Pantalaimon was shivering and whispering, “No, no, Lyra, no, go away, let’s go back, please...”
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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