as in limits
to set bounds or an upper limit for
efforts to hold down taxes keep running up against the legislature's ingrained unwillingness to cut spending
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Since many of Yiwu's products don't meet EU compliance standards, that limits how much businesses can sell to Europe, Monga said.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025 -
In January, the Air Force rolled out a new policy that significantly limits the kinds of nail polish those in the service could wear to just three — one of which is clear — reversing a previous rule that allowed 60 colors.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The company also restricts content showing human or animal blood, extreme fighting or graphic footage.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The new policy, first reported by One Mile at a Time, isn't a blanket ban on kids in first class, but restricts young children from getting a first class seat using frequent flyer miles or by getting an upgrade.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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