purdah
Example Sentences
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Abida had a fierce, independent streak even as a child and rebelled against her grandmother when she forced her into purdah at the age of 13.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2024
Government also enters a pre-election period - previously known as "purdah" - which restricts ministerial and departmental activity during the campaign.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023
It is startling to think that it is only eight months since Alonso was in purdah under Lampard and Chelsea was running the risk of missing out on qualifying for the Champions League.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
Talk that Andrew’s purdah will only last a few months is wishful thinking: Epstein’s ghost will always hover behind him now.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 22, 2019
I had seen these women nearly every day of my life observing the code of purdah, where they cover themselves in public.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
