verboten

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How did such basic principles of social democracy become verboten among Republicans and American conservatives more generally?

From Salon

During Passover, certain plant-based foods are already verboten, which makes finding vegan Passover recipes tricky.

From Salon

When laws in several states went into effect last July, a practice that had been verboten — getting paid for being a college athlete — became, in an instant, almost unfettered.

From New York Times

At issue are flavorings that contain trace amounts of ethyl alcohol, making them technically verboten to sell in places like grocery and convenience stores.

From Seattle Times

But is the love bombing itself verboten, if the bomber eventually loses interest, or withdraws affection?

From Washington Post