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no-go

[noh-goh] / ˈnoʊˈgoʊ /








ADJECTIVE
inoperative
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Pineapple on pizza is a no-go for Tucci.

From BBC • May 9, 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

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

The mood changed as it became clear the strait would be a no-go zone for merchant ships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

He turned again and jogged toward the other collapsed stairwell that Tad already knew was a no-go as far as an escape route.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau




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