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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Share a draft with a supportive friend or set a clear time limit, because gentle edges build confidence and protect your creative spark. Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 The new time limit rules for students will be implemented throughout the upcoming school year. Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Rule 2 - Two-hour time limit Banana Ball is built around being fast-paced. Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026 Meanwhile, the prior 10% levy that elapsed on Friday came with a time limit. Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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