Example Sentences
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“There are a number of taboos that have been broken,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
The 35-year-old, from Hebburn, South Tyneside, has now launched She Thrives, an online social community to dispel myths, but also to break down taboos about women's health.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
They are full of young people—many already natural risk-takers—with time to kill, disposable income and few taboos when it comes to talking about personal finance, since military pay is public and based on rank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
In his letter, Demirtas thanked Bahceli, hailing his stance which had "bravely shattered taboos and showed that peace cannot be built by surrendering to fears".
From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025
The no kissing is anticlimactic, but some taboos cross oceans, packed tightly into the corners of immigrant baggage, tucked away with packets of masala and memories of home.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
