forbidden
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The biblical passage recounts how the serpent, typically interpreted as the devil in Christian theology, tempted Eve to sin by eating the forbidden fruit.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
But if biological mothers and fathers are constitutionally forbidden from transferring parental rights, then many adoption consents are null and void.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
Then I found out sneakers were forbidden on the carpet.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Under the proposal, crypto companies would be forbidden from offering yields on so-called stablecoins, which are types of tokens tied to the U.S. dollar, that look like yields on bank deposits.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
To Aeneas he sent this message, that he had a daughter forbidden by heaven to wed with any except a foreigner, and that he believed the Trojan chief was this man of destiny.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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