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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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What Rokita alleges in lawsuit The lawsuit argues that IPS’s policies violate Indiana law, which prohibits governmental bodies from enacting a resolution or policy that restricts employees from communicating or cooperating with federal officials about someone’s citizenship or immigration status.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025 -
Removing this layer restricts the tree from moving water up from the roots or nutrients back down, a process known as girdling.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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That care defines Cairo Film Festival’s identity as much as its programming.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Shortly after, Rodríguez slipped and fell into a giant snowbank behind the goal, an image that defines Atletico Ottawa’s first CPL championship, with a 2-1 over Calgary’s Cavalry FC.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani has pledged to strengthen New York’s sanctuary city status, which limits the local government’s cooperation with federal agencies over immigration enforcement.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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The new law also limits districts to running referendums only during general statewide elections, and not during primary or other more localized special elections.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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The jacket is fully synthetic (no real feathers) with a high collar, deep pockets, and a hem that tightens to trap warmth.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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Repeat this motion—pulling and turning—until the dough tightens into a smooth, round ball.—
Katie Parla,
Saveur,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Circumscribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumscribes. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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