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no-go

[noh-goh] / ˈnoʊˈgoʊ /








ADJECTIVE
inoperative
Synonyms








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As much as 30 million gallons a day of waste from Mexico turned Coronado’s legendary beaches into a no-go zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Campaigners said it had made the beaches, once frequented by dog walkers, ramblers and anglers, a no-go zone.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

"We've had to relocate in certain areas because it became too dangerous, and unfortunately, some of the areas where we began our work in 2022 are now no-go zones."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz was still a no-go zone for most ships on Wednesday, the day after Iran agreed to a cease-fire that will allow marine traffic to resume.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Aunt Pooh’s not that much older than him, so that whole “respect your elders” thing is a no-go.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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