forbade
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Staff at a North Korean restaurant in Dandong forbade AFP journalists from filming or taking photos of a large screen showing a patriotic music and dance performance.
From Barron's
Not long after, adults will follow suit and find themselves relishing the activities they once forbade their children from.
Apparently he did not know of the regulation that forbade prisoners to step on the mat, for he indicated that I was to walk ahead of him down the center of the hall.
From Literature
Presumably even they respected the ancient law which forbade the killing of another hunter.
From Literature
She pleaded to meet Elisha at the docks; but Mrs. Walter forbade it.
From Literature
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