Dick Durbin

Personally, I would counsel any woman who asked, in my family, to do her best to carry the child full term, and I'd try to help. But I do believe the government should not prohibit a woman from making that decision.

American Politician

Bret Bielema

I thought as a young coach, there were times when my head coach might have prohibited me from moving forward. I always said if I am ever in that position, I'll do anything I can to make our guys move forward.

American Coach

Murray Rothbard

It is important to realize that gold and silver are international commodities and that, therefore, when not prohibited by government decree, foreign coins are perfectly capable of serving as standard moneys.

American Economist

Dean Kamen

In some cases, inventions prohibit innovation because we're so caught up in playing with the technology, we forget about the fact that it was supposed to be important.

American Inventor

Pete Hoekstra

The U.S. should prohibit perpetrators and supporters of Islamist brutality from entering the country while embracing advocates for religious freedom. End of story.

Thabo Mbeki

It's very worrying at this time in the world that any point of view should be prohibited, that's banned, there are heretics that should be burned at the stake.

South African Statesman

Kate Christensen

Ham is undoubtedly one of the most universally beloved of meats, at least in those parts of the world where it's not prohibited.

American Novelist

John Glover

Welding torches, cutting torches and any activity producing a flame outside is prohibited. Any open flame is discouraged.

American Actor

Jacky Rosen

I'm supporting plans in Congress to fully ban bump stock devices and prohibit the sale of high-capacity magazines.

Jimmi Simpson

I've skateboarded my whole life, and I'm going to keep enjoying it until my age prohibits me.

Used to describe physical spaces where specific actions are not allowed.

Spatial Context

'Prohibit' often implies that a rule or regulation is backed by an authority.

Authority and Rules

Pairs often with 'smoking,' 'weapons,' or 'cellphones' in institutional settings.

Common Collocations

Indicates when physical or health conditions prevent certain activities.

Physical Limitation

Emphasizes that an external factor makes an action impossible, not just undesirable.

Impossibility

'Prohibit' can imply a restriction that affects everyone in a given situation.

Inclusive Language

Legal use implies an order by a court or governing body that must be obeyed.

Legal Authority

Ignoring a legal prohibition can lead to penalties or legal action.

Legal Consequences

In legal context, 'prohibit' is often used with specific terms and conditions.

Legal Specificity

 narrative of racial difference that we created to legitimated it's the ideology of white supremacy that we made up to make ourselves feel comfortable with enslaving people who are black and we never address that that legacy we have in the 13th amendment language that prohibits involuntary servitude in

The urgent need for...

 and your character is called into question. So nonprofits are really reluctant to attempt any brave, daring, giant-scale new fundraising endeavors, for fear that if the thing fails, their reputations will be dragged through the mud. Well, you and I know when you prohibit failure, you kill innovation.

The way we think about...

 from punishments for adultery to the legal status of children born to slaves. Many ancient civilizations allowed some form of multiple simultaneous marriage. And even today, less than a quarter of the world's hundreds of different cultures prohibit it. But just because something was allowed

The history of marriage...

 It's popular because it forces us to think about how to choose when there are no good choices. Do we pick the action with the best outcome or stick to a moral code that prohibits causing someone's death? In one survey, about 90% of respondents said that it's okay to flip the switch,

Would you sacrifice one...

 and ocean pollution are also concerns. However, policies have been enacted to reduce bycatch, protect turtle habitats, and prohibit the killing of sea turtles and their eggs. By continuing this kind of intervention, humans can help stop the decline of sea turtles,

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 To truly understand the extent to which your self-consciousness prohibits you from engaging in opportunities should lead everyone to take risks they otherwise wouldn't. We're merely a blip on the time line of the universe, right? Act accordingly.

The perks of being a...

 The combined running, jumping, wrestling, javelin throwing, and hurling the discus events known as the pentathlon inspired world-class competition, and the pankration, a no holds barred fight where only biting and eye-gouging were prohibited,

The ancient origins of...

 such as a djembe or a djun djun. But what they did have were plenty of shipping crates. Not only were these readily accessible, but their inconspicuous appearance may have helped get around laws prohibiting slaves from playing music.

Rhythm in a box: The...

 across the world whale sharks are facing threats from overfishing pollution and habitat loss but here they live in a marine protected area and fishing forum is strictly prohibited

Swim With The Biggest...

 genetically and prohibit future dispersals for them and other important species

Prohibit

To officially say no to an action or behavior, making it not allowed to happen.

Often appears as...

To make it impossible for something to happen or exist.

Often appears as...

To order someone not to use or do something.

Often appears as...

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