forbidden
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A defense of yelling in restaurants: It’s a forbidden behavior in today’s restaurants—but Amanda Albee spoke to chefs who say it massively improved their careers.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
This wasn’t just because a third term is forbidden by the Constitution.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Under local regulations in the region, "it is forbidden to needlessly disturb, attract or pursue a polar bear", which was declared a protected species in Svalbard in 1972.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Also worth noting: United has increased the fee it charges if you bring that forbidden carry-on bag to the gate if you don’t have status or certain United credit cards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
As punishment, the Soviets wanted Germany to pay high reparations and to be forbidden to rebuild their factories and farms.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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