forbade
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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The reason for the separation between the businesses, Corley added, had to do with a defunct local law that forbade the two establishments existing under one umbrella.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
That’s because the rule never forbade criticism of the SEC, but only a defendant’s attempt to deny the allegations or facts in a settlement that it “neither admitted nor denied.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
In a video posted Wednesday, Transport Minister Said bin Hamood bin Said Al Maawali said that international conventions signed by Oman forbade taking tolls for passage, but that talks were ongoing with the foreign ministry.
From Barron's ● Apr. 9, 2026
Not long after, adults will follow suit and find themselves relishing the activities they once forbade their children from.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
The woman turned to the stove and began throwing things in a pot, while Lucas sat down next to Hazel and forbade her from putting her head on the table.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
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