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An extension would give the companies more time to find a regulatory solution in Britain, the only major jurisdiction that has forbid them from completing their deal.

From Reuters • Jul. 17, 2023

Eve.—But he has forbid it us on pain of death.

From Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." by Bradlaugh, Charles

I hope I may be allowed to pay my homage," says she, on a note of irony, "although the angelic Stewart has forbid you to see me at my own house.

From The Historical Nights' Entertainment Second Series by Sabatini, Rafael

"Go thyself and fetch it," replied the Prince; "the King, my father, has forbid me stepping without the palace grounds."

From The Outlaw of Torn by Burroughs, Edgar Rice

"Very true, Mustapha; but my mouth is parched up with the sand of that simoom—Sherbet I cannot drink, Rakee I must not, the Hakim has forbid it; what must it be then, Mustapha?"

From The Pacha of Many Tales by Marryat, Frederick