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Recent Examples of prohibitory
In 2022, a court allowed a prohibitory bathroom policy to stand in a Florida school district.
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Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
Already, the Indian state is using its arsenal of prohibitory orders to contain these legitimate protests.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2019
Alabama officials say that prohibitory language does not apply to the category of expenditures the state is using for the prisons.
—Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 7 Jan. 2022
Lawyers are seeking a prohibitory order against the execution at a hearing on Monday, having exhausted all other legal appeals.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 8 Nov. 2021
For instance, Florida’s contracts with New Mexico State, South Alabama and Eastern Washington – with guarantees totaling nearly $3.5 million – say that the agreement can be voided by order of a prohibitory body, which includes the SEC.
—Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY, 31 July 2020
To tackle any law and order situation, the region has been put under a heavy security cover, with prohibitory orders in place against public assembly.
—Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2019
Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
Already, the Indian state is using its arsenal of prohibitory orders to contain these legitimate protests.
—Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2019
Alabama officials say that prohibitory language does not apply to the category of expenditures the state is using for the prisons.
—Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 7 Jan. 2022
Lawyers are seeking a prohibitory order against the execution at a hearing on Monday, having exhausted all other legal appeals.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 8 Nov. 2021
For instance, Florida’s contracts with New Mexico State, South Alabama and Eastern Washington – with guarantees totaling nearly $3.5 million – say that the agreement can be voided by order of a prohibitory body, which includes the SEC.
—Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY, 31 July 2020
To tackle any law and order situation, the region has been put under a heavy security cover, with prohibitory orders in place against public assembly.
—Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prohibitory
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The prohibitive influence Tehran once wielded over the structure of the Lebanese government is diminished, perhaps to the point of negligibility.Noah Rothman, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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While this is a worthwhile investment for emergency room doctors deciding whether to admit a sick infant or send them home, such costs are often prohibitive for ordinary physicians.David Cox, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2025
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In the comments, many people criticized the niece for disregarding her uncle's feelings and making an unreasonable request.Erin Clack, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Most Canadians supported the move and opposed the weekslong blockades, but the Federal Court of Canada ruled last year that the use of the powers was unreasonable.Amanda Coletta The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Hawaii has long struggled with exorbitant housing costs.Tom Joyce | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Dec. 2024
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In response to growing concerns about exorbitant executive salaries, U.S. lawmakers implemented a cap on the tax deductibility of these payments.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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As for the gifts, though in this case extravagant, aren’t those part of a writer’s life as well?Han Ong, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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The gang leader wasn't greedy with his newfound riches, though, instead showering family and close friends with extravagant gifts.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Reality television saw another steep decline that has continued now for nine straight quarters.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Jan. 2025
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So while there are several loopholes for users to remain on TikTok, strong disincentives will likely lead to a steep decline in terms of platform experience.Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Prohibitory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prohibitory. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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