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as in to restrict
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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as in limitation
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
there was no limit to the number of challenges they faced
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as in height
the most extreme or advanced point
those bratty kids have pushed my patience to the limit
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Recent Examples of limit
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Grok is currently limited to X Premium users, but the company is now testing a non-premium version of Grok in New Zealand, TechCrunch reports.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
China reviews plan to raise local government debt A parliament standing committee in China on Monday reviewed a proposal to raise the local government debt limit, according to state media.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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The filing details the company's focus on the production and marketing of seasonings, with a current market limited to Armenia.
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Opt for smaller pans: Choose smaller cast-iron pans that are easier to manage and less likely to exceed weight limits.
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The intent is to restrict Russia’s access to the international financial system and limit the flow of funds to Russia’s war machine.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Migrant encounters have plummeted over the past year in the Rio Grande sector, across Texas and all along the U.S.-Mexico border, after the Biden-Harris administration sharply restricted access to asylum in June and Mexico stepped up its own border enforcement efforts.Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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The top-line equipment list is complemented by elements that define luxury.James Raia, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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One game, one moment (at Baltimore) doesn’t define us.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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On such a complicated journey, businesses often face multiple complications all at once, such as talent shortages, budget constraints, time limitations and so many others.Nataliya Andreychuk, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Of the 58 New Flyer buses, 40 will begin serving passengers for eight hours a day, a time limitation caused by a lack of chargers at the end of bus routes.Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Nov. 2024
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Our Questions About the First Time Ash Died 25 years ago, Pokémon: The First Movie took Ash Ketchum to new heights (and killed him).Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Tina Reed May 22, 2023 - Health America's drug shortages reach new heights Shortages of cancer drugs and other life-saving medications are reaching their worst point in a decade, forcing physicians to develop workarounds and the Biden administration to mount an all-of-government response.Tina Reed, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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But for a scientific team who found a remarkable creature, literally beyond the depths of where conventional slugs dwell, the line becomes quite a compliment.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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Lillard, though, compromised the Bucks’ defense while hurting the team’s ability to add depth because of his $54 million salary.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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This cross-disciplinary approach, a cornerstone of Taipei Fashion Week, has played a crucial role in engaging global audiences and pushing creative boundaries.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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At the same time, creating unforgettable fan experiences and pushing the boundaries of competition will solidify the NWSL as the premier destination for women’s soccer.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limit. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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