How to Use no-go in a Sentence
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Frossard said that plan was a no-go from the beginning.
—Luke Ranker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2024
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If jeans are a no-go (fair), try the Go-Stretch pant for a looser waistband.
—Andrea Cheng, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2024
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Anything too loose, too tight, or not designed to hold the weight of your dog is a no-go.
—Tara Block, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2023
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This seems to be a no-go area for the Colombian government.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 15 Apr. 2023
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And cans are great for boat trips, picnics, or anywhere glass is a no-go.
—Christopher Michel, Country Living, 22 June 2023
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But late dinners, which tend to start at 10 p.m. and drag on till midnight, are a no-go for him.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2024
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For now, at least, that’s a no-go, much to Blackthorne’s frustration.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2024
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In April 2022, Siwa did the big chop, making ponytails a no-go and bows a lot harder to style.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023
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And with the holiday less than a week away, long delivery times are a no-go.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
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But that doesn’t mean smaller rugs are a complete no-go in large spaces.
—Bridget Mallon, Sunset Magazine, 7 Sep. 2023
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However, there are a few factors that might make air travel a no-go from the get-go.
—Anna Borges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Oct. 2023
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There’s just something about having dry lips while traveling — that’s just a no-go for me.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 18 July 2023
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Depending on the steepness, hedges and evergreens can be used at the steepest points to hold the slope and define no-go zones.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2023
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So, does knee pain mean high-impact exercise is a total no-go?
—Caitlin Carlson, Women's Health, 15 May 2023
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Meanwhile, further aid for Ukraine is being called a no-go by many Trump allies in Congress.
—Robert Costa, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2023
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Outdoor swimming may be a no-go, but travelers can still bask in the rays along the oceanfront promenade.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2023
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Classical notes For years, Rachmaninoff was a no-go zone for the classical avant-garde.
—Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2023
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Sitting in a sauna or steam room is also a no-go: Excessive heat increases blood flow to the face, which can cause the filler to dissipate.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 July 2023
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One of the first to make the switch was Mr. Toor, a TV news producer who used his twice daily vlogs to report on areas that were considered no-go zones for the mainstream media.
—Hasan Ali, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2024
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Back when power plants were belching out C02 to produce that energy, electric water heaters were a no-go.
—Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 10 June 2023
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This stretch of Israel has become a virtual no-go zone, even to families who have lived in the area for generations.
—Isabel Kershner Sergey Ponomarev, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
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Her brand, Skin, has an extensive list of ingredients on the no-go list — parabens, synthetic fragrances and dyes being a few of them.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2024
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But the amenity is an absolute no-go for families with young children if it's not properly fenced in.
—Stefanie Waldek, House Beautiful, 9 May 2023
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Their home is conveniently close to shopping malls and stores, except the business district has become a no-go zone because of crime.
—Lynsey Chutel, New York Times, 2 June 2024
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But nitrocellulose was a no-go for a matcha-sipping makeup pro.
—Maura Lynch, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
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Doing your nails This may go without saying but cutting or filing your nails on a flight is pretty much a unanimous no-go.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 28 June 2023
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Sports teams from public universities turned to private boosters and corporate sponsors to get the money needed to compete in states on the no-go list.
—Laurel Rosenhall, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2023
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Within an hour, Patrick said that the property tax cut idea, which would eliminate Patrick’s coveted increase to the homestead exemption, was a no-go in the Senate.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas News, 6 June 2023
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The risk and liability vs. reward are way out of balance; any go vs. no-go question should receive a resounding no!
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023
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The separate laptop compartment is designed to fit a 13-inch laptop, although even that was a tight fit for our testers — 15-inch models or bigger would be a no-go for this carry-on.
—Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2023
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