limitations

plural of limitation
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as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages

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as in constraints
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents

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Recent Examples of limitations During that time, Ashley has said he's been working on a policy that is both strong and permits access to the courthouse complex but has acknowledged the limitations of what is legally permissible. Vanessa Swales, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025 Configuring a new type of carrier from scratch may have led to the limitations. Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025 Mike, beginning in Sunday’s first episode, must confront the limitations of his power when his younger brother Kyle (Taylor Handley) is imprisoned. Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025 The researchers acknowledge the study’s limitations. New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025 Overcoming these limitations will expand OCTOID’s versatility, advancing soft robots capable of sensing, learning, and adapting autonomously. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025 The positive, however, is that Luka Doncic finished Friday night’s game without any limitations and appeared in great spirits afterward. Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025 Perplexity imposes limitations on file uploads for free users, but its documentation doesn't specify exactly what those are. PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025 Very likely, someone else will establish some parameters or limitations about how something can be done, or not. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
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Noun
  • Parents can help by setting limits, encouraging honest talks about online beauty messages, and reminding kids that real beauty includes every unique face.
    ​Wendy Wisner, Parents, 21 Oct. 2025
  • After intervention from the Missouri State Tax Commission, the county capped all increases to residential property valuations at 15% this year, but no similar limits were set for businesses.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
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  • Earlier this month, China significantly tightened its restrictions on rare earth elements, which make up a key input in semiconductors found in an array of products from cars to home appliances.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Millions rely on them to bypass geographic restrictions, protect sensitive communications or simply browse more securely.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • About the Technology The new AI engine is designed to automatically interprets goals, constraints, and deliverables to generate structured project plans — complete with milestones, dependencies, and timelines.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Acknowledging the club’s payroll constraints and the up-in-the-air ownership situation following reports that John Fisher intends to sell the team, Arena said the Quakes need to surround players like Martinez and Christian Espinoza, one of the top scoring duos in the league, with more talent.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
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  • Newsweek spoke to a child psychologists who shared that happiness in the home is not defined by material possessions like toys, clothes or gadgets—but is instead built on a foundation of love, clear boundaries and consistent routines.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Blurred boundaries pervade love and intimacy now.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025

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“Limitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitations. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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