to the limit

phrase

: to the greatest possible point : as much as possible
Our resources have been stretched to the limit.

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O’Farrell once again invigorates the historical novel, probing characters stretched to the limit by forces beyond their control. Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026 The patience and resilience of both teams will be tested to the limit today, and the winner will have to earn their place in the Round of 16 the hard way. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 Hospitals are operating on tight margins with limited resources to solve chronic issues and have a workforce already stretched to the limit with staffing shortages on the rise. Mudit Garg, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026

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“To the limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20limit. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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