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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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Many blasted the 8-30g law, which sharply restricts towns from rejecting housing projects that include at least 30% affordable housing.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026 -
Over time, however, they can get coated in pesky grime and dust that restricts airflow and makes things look dingy.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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The law defines rodeos as spectator events that include bareback and saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, team roping, or any other event or activity that involves physically taking down an animal, roping an animal, or attempting to ride a bucking animal.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Advertisement Longevity is a theme that runs through our story on James—and one that defines its author too.—
Sam Jacobs,
Time,
9 June 2026
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The cap limits how much each team can spend on player salaries, but the math is not always as simple as adding up contracts.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Two other amendments — one to increase individual campaign contribution limits to $500 and another to allow the City Council to delegate authority to boards and commissions — are also being considered.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Now, as drought tightens across the seven states that share the Colorado River, Upper Basin states are calling on California to cut its diversions in exchange for more desalination facilities.—
Sara Sutherland,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The plan tightens emission limits while creating new incentives and free permits aimed at preventing refineries and manufacturers from leaving the state.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Circumscribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumscribes. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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