off-limits

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And while their relationship is off-limits for our interview, the couple's visibility, combined with KWN's lyrics, made a bold statement about queer relationships in a musical space that's traditionally been hostile to same-sex love.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

During the early days of the Iran conflict, investors flocked to Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange off-limits to most U.S. customers, to trade crude-oil perpetual futures over the weekend, while traditional futures markets were closed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

In another provision, computer use would be off-limits between classes and during lunch and recess.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

In an extraordinary scene, the two presidents sparred on national television about the usually off-limits subjects of human rights and the Tiananmen crackdown.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Knowing that Malia and Sasha were basically off-limits, the White House communications teams began requesting the dogs for official appearances.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama