forbidden
Example Sentences
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Neven said he is particularly interested in understanding the brain, including, “the forbidden fruit” of trying to make sense of what constitutes conscious experience.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Many shows feature wild, fast-moving plot lines, about topics ranging from secret billionaire husbands to forbidden romances, that are designed to keep viewers glued to their screens.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The biblical passage recounts how the serpent, typically interpreted as the devil in Christian theology, tempted Eve to sin by eating the forbidden fruit.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
This would create a forbidden range where black holes formed directly from stars should not exist.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
It was forbidden in his home, and he appreciated it as though it were his own private discovery.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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