forbidden
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In California, the rollback could pave the way for more farming, mining, logging and drilling in areas that were once forbidden due to the potential for wildlife habitat destruction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
They say they’re driven by curiosity, the thrill of roaming forbidden spaces and a zeal to document discoveries—and that they’re careful and know their limits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
The Empire State Building has an observation deck open to the public that offers stunning views of New York, but access to higher points is forbidden.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
"As for things that are forbidden in our religion and do not exist, we do not want to talk about them. We only talk about the match, football and the beauty of the game."
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
To climb the grassy mound behind Uncle Cándido’s house and grab a pink pomarrosa from the scraggly trees that were forbidden to everyone but family members.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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