forbade
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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She also forbade local police from cooperating with the agency in any operation conducted solely on immigration grounds.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
But Jackson’s estate belatedly realized a settlement he had signed with the boy’s family forbade it from using his story for commercial purposes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
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 • Mar. 29, 2026
And Handorf bought land near La Puente, which he forbade his family from selling.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
I had tried to write him in prison, but regulations forbade prisoners from corresponding with each other.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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