had forbidden
- past perfect of forbid.
Example Sentences
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The trial court had forbidden Eyman from misleading potential donors about why they should donate or how donations should be spent.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2022
The parents had forbidden Giampa from entering their home, but their daughter gave him the code to unlock the front door, the police report says.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 9, 2022
It noted the government had forbidden anyone from approaching the silos due the surrounding danger.
From Reuters ● Jul. 14, 2022
His guilt is compounded by the fact that his father, a Congregational Church minister, had forbidden him to use the rifle — a birthday gift from Ned’s uncle — until Ned is older.
From New York Times ● Jul. 13, 2022
Though Mahmoud had forbidden his sons from pursuing a life on the sea, Ahmad wanted nothing else.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
