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as in restricts
to set bounds or an upper limit for
circumscribed his enthusiasm so as not to make the losing side feel worse
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as in defines
to mark the limits of
Lake Michigan circumscribes the city of Chicago on the east
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The Hatch Act restricts federal employees from engaging in certain political activities.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026 -
In April of last year, the House passed the No Rogue Rulings Act, which restricts the ability of judges to block federal policies nationwide.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Jan. 2026
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Its name references the height of the tennis net, paying homage to the sport that defines the brand, in new suede colorways.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The result is consistent visibility without sacrificing the minimal, borderless aesthetic that defines the series.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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Creating a ring of immunity in this way limits a pathogen’s ability to infect others.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
25 Jan. 2026
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While the high cost of advertising at mega-events limits the number of advertisers willing or able to participate, there is a clear opportunity for those who do invest.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Indiana is in for another stretch of dangerous winter weather as Arctic air tightens its grip on the state, bringing subzero wind chills, brief midweek relief and another chance for snow heading into the weekend.—
Brandi D. Addison,
IndyStar,
20 Jan. 2026
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Japan’s push comes as China tightens its grip on critical mineral exports.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Circumscribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumscribes. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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