within limits
idiom
: without going beyond what is considered reasonable or allowable
They told us that we could do whatever we liked, within (certain) limits.
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Instead of writing off the cost of certain assets over several years, businesses can generally deduct the full cost upfront, within limits.
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Forbes Money Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Belcher works hard to give him versions of the foods other kids enjoy, adjusting portions and ingredients to stay within limits — such as frozen gluten-free waffles, dairy-free yogurt, fruit, grain-free pretzels and veggie nuggets.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 Jan. 2026
Foundational Montessori ideas include respect for the child’s pace, a prepared environment that can include home as well as school, independence through choice and responsibility, consistency and clear expectations, and freedom within limits.
—Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Unsurprisingly, Burns touches on the hot topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and how AI is helping TikTok with content moderation, within limits and with a certain degree of nuance.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2025
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Forbes Money Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Belcher works hard to give him versions of the foods other kids enjoy, adjusting portions and ingredients to stay within limits — such as frozen gluten-free waffles, dairy-free yogurt, fruit, grain-free pretzels and veggie nuggets.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 Jan. 2026
Foundational Montessori ideas include respect for the child’s pace, a prepared environment that can include home as well as school, independence through choice and responsibility, consistency and clear expectations, and freedom within limits.
—Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Unsurprisingly, Burns touches on the hot topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and how AI is helping TikTok with content moderation, within limits and with a certain degree of nuance.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2025
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“Within limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/within%20limits. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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