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as in to restrict
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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as in limitation
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
there was no limit to the number of challenges they faced
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as in height
the most extreme or advanced point
those bratty kids have pushed my patience to the limit
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Recent Examples of limit
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
This legislation will limit these big investors from buying more than 350 homes.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The measure could incentivize Democrats to save more money because funds tucked away in the rainy day fund would no longer be considered expenditures counted toward the spending limit.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Verb
Once signed into law, big investors will be limited from buying up single-family homes and some building regulations will be loosened in an attempt to increase supply and ease the nationwide shortage.
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Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
This legislation will limit these big investors from buying more than 350 homes.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Noun
Administrators can also set limits for token spend, both for individual channels and the organization—likely an attempt to ease some of the simmering concerns about the cost of AI tools.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The measure could incentivize Democrats to save more money because funds tucked away in the rainy day fund would no longer be considered expenditures counted toward the spending limit.
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Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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In recent years, lawmakers have restricted the elections school districts can run these ballot measures in, giving them fewer chances to propose levies and bonds.
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Actually Said About Peptides Speaking on Rogan’s podcast in late February, Kennedy said about 14 of the 19 peptides moved to Category 2, the FDA’s restricted compounding status, in late 2023 would shift back to Category 1, restoring a legal compounding pathway by prescription.
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As a coastal town shaped by generations of immigrants, Half Moon Bay now has a new art display that serves as a reminder of the people and stories that continue to define the community.
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In the absence of an official investigation, the incident last September has been magnified, and perhaps embellished, in the minds of veterans living on the campus, a community defined by the vulnerability of physical disability, substance use and trauma.
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The evidence suggests helping people with physical and cognitive limitations stay home costs states less than the alternative, which is nursing home care.
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The only limitation to implementing produce market pop-ups or deliveries in Baltimore is funding.
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Platform Sandals Inspired by Martha Stewart Forget sky-high stilettos — Stewart is embracing a more comfortable way to add height.
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The yacht features four guest cabins, including a full-beam owner's suite, and a luminous main deck with full-height glazing.
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The celebration began at noon at Hastings High School, featuring an inaugural flag ceremony including the flags of the sovereign nations within Minnesota's state boundaries, and a performance by the Little Horse Singers drum group.
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Instead of advocating for an all-or-nothing digital detox, Nicolaou recommends creating healthier boundaries that help people stay connected without feeling constantly consumed by their screens.
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The earthquake’s shallow depth also allowed it to be felt across a wide region of the country, including Caracas, where residents reported intense shaking that forced evacuations from residential buildings, offices and shopping centers.
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The Sacramento Kings acquired their point guard of the future and made a trade to improve their wing depth on the first day of the NBA draft.
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“Limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limit. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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