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But what if there are things that are major no-no’s that I don’t know about?

From Slate • Dec. 23, 2019

We’re talking about “K” signs along the upper deck railing, superstitious whispers for a pitcher who has taken 11 no-hitters into the sixth inning in his last 71 starts and completed two of those no-no’s.

From Washington Post • Jun. 28, 2017

Among the no-no’s - reaching out for handshakes or conversation with the pope and those accompanying him as they walk down the center aisle of the grand House chamber.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2015

The same sighing-and-hand-wringing routine applies to all of the supposed pregnancy no-no’s: wine, sushi, hot baths, intense exercise, flying, scooping cat litter.

From Time • Dec. 2, 2014

‘Hey, I don’t know. Some Cherokee taboos were permanent no-no’s, like killing eagles.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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