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Recent Examples of no-no
That’s a no-no with trust account money, and Hernandez got hit with an emergency suspension on April 25.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Squeaking and clanking is a huge no-no for me, and thankfully there are no metal pieces to announce your comings and goings or nocturnal activities.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Megan might not have been the only one to have broken this Met Gala rule, as Halle Bailey, Sydney Sweeney and Lisa were also snapped taking a photo together inside the venue — another big no-no.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 6 May 2025
The show confronts racial and diversity issues that may be seen as a no-no in some political circles today.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Squeaking and clanking is a huge no-no for me, and thankfully there are no metal pieces to announce your comings and goings or nocturnal activities.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Megan might not have been the only one to have broken this Met Gala rule, as Halle Bailey, Sydney Sweeney and Lisa were also snapped taking a photo together inside the venue — another big no-no.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 6 May 2025
The show confronts racial and diversity issues that may be seen as a no-no in some political circles today.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no
Noun
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The city has argued in court that the state prohibition on voter ID requirements doesn’t explicitly apply to city elections that aren’t consolidated with statewide elections.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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All charitable activity was halted, a prohibition that has not been lifted.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
Noun
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At the center of the disagreement is Max, a six-year-old German Shepherd who’s been staying with her boyfriend’s parents due to previous apartment restrictions.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Airlines like Malaysia's AirAsia announced similar restrictions on portable chargers on April 1, while Thailand’s Thai Airways also introduced comparable rules in recent months.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2025
Noun
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But the rise of A.I. content makes this taboo harder to enforce: there is no easy way to separate a satirical A.I. rendition from a sympathetic one, and no way, in any case, to punish a nonexistent singer for singing an offensive phrase.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
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And that bond makes the animal taboo for the dinner table.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Another tilting occurred when Trump took on China by imposing a 145% tariff on all its exports to the United States, the functional equivalent of an embargo.—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
3 June 2025
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But tariffs are notably different from blockades and embargoes used to oppose military threats.—
Ben Bayer,
Oc Register,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The main culprit was a Trump Administration ban on exporting its H2O chips into the Chinese market, which Nvidia has said is worth $50 billion to the company.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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During a hearing in Boston on Thursday, the judge extended her order blocking the ban on enrolling international students.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Continue reading … ‘UTTERLY INSANE’ – Dem governor vetoes bill aimed at blocking Chinese land buys near military sites.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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The Illinois General Assembly’s fall session typically occurs in November, with its primary charge being the consideration of the governor’s vetoes of bills from the regular session.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
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But its biggest shortcoming is its range limitations, i.e., geofencing (see this map).—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The study has limitations, however, including that it hasn't been peer-reviewed.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The treatment and prevention strategies may differ based on the underlying cause, so identifying the source of what’s putting you at risk is key.—
Taayoo Murray,
Essence,
27 May 2025
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The Fire Watch operates on three premises: that suicide is preventable, that timely connection to resources can save lives, and that communities must play an active role in prevention.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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“No-no.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/no-no. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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