no/not more than

idiom

: a stated number or fewer
Choose no/not more than three options.

Examples of no/not more than in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Still, amateur traders, mostly risking no more than a few thousand dollars each, say the stock is too volatile to declare victory yet. Bernard Condon, Quartz, 26 Apr. 2024 Watching with rapt attention are several small children, all of whom appear no more than 10-years-old. USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024 That makes Fujianipus much larger than most velociraptors, which were often no more than six feet in length and weighed less than 100 pounds. Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024 The daily recommendation for 9 to 13-year-olds is no more than 1,800 mg.3 The American Heart Association says eating too much sodium can lead to higher blood pressure in children and teens, with those consuming high-sodium foods being 40% more likely to develop hypertension. Kristina Behr, Parents, 12 Apr. 2024 In general, energy bills should take up no more than 6% of household income. Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2024 In November, the Golden State proposed an ambitious idea: Companies that receive federal grants could charge low-income consumers no more than $30 a month, which would be reduced to $15 if Congress does not restore funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program. Tony Romm, Washington Post, 15 Apr. 2024 On average, the whole journey take no more than three hours, during which time the craft reaches an altitude of about 20 miles – which is still plenty high enough for the thin blue line of Earth's atmosphere to be visible. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024 There are not more than 16 teams that deserve to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024

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