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taboo

[tuh-boo, ta-] / təˈbu, tæ- /




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Still, he said, those who see the team as a symbol of the Iranian government may feel watching the game is taboo.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

Works such as "We Two Boys Together Clinging" boldly referenced same-sex relations at a time when they were taboo.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

In general, people see money as a taboo conversation topic, with 61% of Americans saying they are uncomfortable talking about their bank account balance with family or close friends, according to a 2025 Bankrate survey.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

"It was very difficult because there's taboo and stigma around bowel incontinence, but it was also empowering knowing I was contributing to making a difference for other women," she said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

I envied them their physical lives, their freedom to violate the taboo of the sun.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez




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