forbid

Example Sentences

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Displays of it, particularly in architecture or public art, are often perceived as tacky, kitschy or, heaven forbid, nouveau riche.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The rules explicitly forbid listings that have “been part of selective or gated marketing practices that require a consumer to work with the listing brokerage to get access to the Listing.”

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Rules of Professional Conduct expressly forbid lawyers from communicating with a judge “unless authorized to do so by law or court order,” which he was not.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

You also need a contingency plan if something — God forbid — ever happened to your son and he predeceased you.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 21, 2026

“I forbid you to go out that way, too I” “Idiota!” the kid sister called back at him with dignity after she had flounced past.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller