1
as in restricting
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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2
as in defining
to mark the limits of
adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
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Recent Examples of limiting
Expect major changes to student loans starting July 1, limiting how much Americans can borrow and their repayment options.
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Mekialaya White,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Blyth injured her back in a toboggan accident and spent over a year recovering, limiting her ability to profit off her success in the film.
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Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
However, the trade, involving aggregating Julius Randle and Naz Reid, hard-caps the Wolves at the second apron, severely limiting roster flexibility and frontcourt depth.
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Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina already have restrictions limiting undocumented students’ access to public colleges or universities.
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Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Mekialaya White,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Blyth injured her back in a toboggan accident and spent over a year recovering, limiting her ability to profit off her success in the film.
—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
However, the trade, involving aggregating Julius Randle and Naz Reid, hard-caps the Wolves at the second apron, severely limiting roster flexibility and frontcourt depth.
—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina already have restrictions limiting undocumented students’ access to public colleges or universities.
—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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Blanket bans may seem like an obvious solution, yet fisheries management rarely operates in a world of simple answers and restricting certain catches could affect livelihoods, food security and community traditions.
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Look for flattering lengths, breathable fabrics, and waist-defining details.
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The last week has seen frenzy spill over for what will be an era-defining, royal-level wedding.
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“Limiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limiting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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