time limit
noun
: an amount of time in which something must be done or completed
My boss gave me a three-hour time limit to finish the job.
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However, there is a time limit to how long a car can stay parked at a rest area.
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
To keep things moving, Mock suggests holding yourself to a time limit.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
That’s in part because of a three-hour time limit to spend in the terminal.
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Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Hence, this guide has cleared the misconception and explained the 30-day time limit.
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New Atlas,
16 June 2026
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Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
To keep things moving, Mock suggests holding yourself to a time limit.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
That’s in part because of a three-hour time limit to spend in the terminal.
—
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Hence, this guide has cleared the misconception and explained the 30-day time limit.
—
New Atlas,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for time limit
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“Time limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/time%20limit. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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