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In the past using a hair steamer at home was a no-no and best left to the salon professionals.
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Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Wearing White While the strict wedding dress code rules of old don't always apply these days (black, for instance, is no longer a total no-no), any shade of white remains off the table.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Overall, while the flavor profiles were totally different, none were overwhelmingly bitter or acidic—a big no-no in my book.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Over the decades, the coins — and people sitting on the marble edge of the fountain (another definite no-no) — have contributed to its wear and tear, especially as visitor numbers have risen sharply in recent years.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 16 Jan. 2025
Wearing White While the strict wedding dress code rules of old don't always apply these days (black, for instance, is no longer a total no-no), any shade of white remains off the table.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Overall, while the flavor profiles were totally different, none were overwhelmingly bitter or acidic—a big no-no in my book.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
Over the decades, the coins — and people sitting on the marble edge of the fountain (another definite no-no) — have contributed to its wear and tear, especially as visitor numbers have risen sharply in recent years.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for no-no
Noun
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Louisiana ends prohibition on death penalty A De Soto Parish judge granted a death warrant Tuesday for 81-year-old Christopher Sepulvado to be executed on March 17 for the murder of his 6-year-old stepson in 1993.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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The House also passed new rules that limit the amount of time each bill gets debated and how long lawmakers get to speak — in addition to a prohibition on visual aids.—
Duane W. Gang,
The Tennessean,
10 Feb. 2025
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The ban on women driving has been lifted as have restrictions on their travel, education, and employment.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Syrian refugees have experienced this backlash in the form of state repression, denial of legal residency and refugee status, and severe restrictions on rights and access to basic humanitarian services.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Tantalus dared to tempt—to tantalize—the Olympians with that great taboo, cannibalism.—
Daniel Seifert,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Feb. 2025
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In fact, any hold-outs of this antiquated fashion taboo should consider wearing only white throughout winter, just as Diaz demonstrated at a Back in Action photocall in London.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
17 Jan. 2025
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Burns Philp and 3M were notified that an embargo has been placed on Dakota Rail’s line that serves Hutchinson.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Pro-Palestinian activists have demanded an arms embargo against Israel, but U.S. policy has largely remained unchanged.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
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But the lumber industry came out in force against a ban, ultimately persuading L.A. and California not to act.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sides took ‘an all-or-nothing position’ CT divided over Trump transgender ban in girls, women's sports.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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However, is that the same as agreeing that Russia has veto rights over any Ukrainian membership of NATO?—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 Feb. 2025
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The president should use his position to lead the conversation on debt reduction, propose spending restraint and veto irresponsible budgets.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Orange County Register,
14 Feb. 2025
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Exceeding these limitations can lead to overheating and potential fire hazards.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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Despite those limitations, Wettstein said, the survey results probably show a real trend.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, disease outbreaks have begun in areas such as Uganda and Tanzania, threatening international biosecurity and epidemic prevention.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Activism Club at Shelby High School was student-founded and previously discussed topics not covered in school curriculum, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, the war in Gaza, Women’s History Month, suicide prevention and breast cancer awareness.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2025
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