Example Sentences

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The Meyer decision, for example, overturned a Nebraska law which forbad teaching non-English languages in public and private schools.

From Slate • Nov. 1, 2022

For my client forbad me to pursue my inquiries.

From The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

In St. Augustin's time, as we have seen, they positively forbad the Pope's interference with their internal government, and only submitted to it after they had been enfeebled by the irruption of the Vandals.

From The Church of England cleared from the charge of Schism Upon Testimonies of Councils and Fathers of the first six centuries by Allies, T. W. (Thomas William)

In another passage John is described as saying: "Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, who followeth not us, and we forbad him."

From Supernatural Religion, Vol. I. (of III) An Inquiry into the Reality of Divine Revelation by Cassels, Walter Richard

When, however, the imperial pleasure was finally taken, Taou Kwang forbad any further reference to the proposal, saying that he could not “change face.”

From A Vindication of England's Policy with Regard to the Opium Trade by Haines, Charles Reginald