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How to pronounce forbidden in American English
“forbidden” pronunciation by American speakers
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“forbidden” in real sentences — American speakers
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forbidden talking with the United States.
State Department
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In the US, everything that's not forbidden is permitted.
Dept of Justice
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certain kinds of practices should be forbidden in the context where
FTC
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