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forbidden

[fer-bid-n, fawr-] / fərˈbɪd n, fɔr- /


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It promises access to forbidden truths while relying on the same tired narratives.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

Followers are now allowed to have their own blood removed, stored, and "given back", in a process called autologous donation, but are still forbidden from accepting donations from others.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The contract terms are unusually strict, however: The licensees can sell to 120 low- and middle-income countries, but are strictly forbidden to provision 26 middle-income countries in Latin America, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Slouching was strictly forbidden, as was standing with their feet spread apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Even jokes about our work are strictly forbidden.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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