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as in restricting
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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as in defining
to mark the limits of
adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
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Recent Examples of limiting
The biggest issue is their potential link to kidney dysfunction—limiting blood flow can strain the kidneys significantly.
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Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers should strengthen the spending and volatility caps by limiting off budget workarounds and ensuring that one-time surpluses are used responsibly.
—Carol Platt Liebau, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The Fort Worth City Council scaled back public comments for 2026 but reversed those decisions after public outcry about limiting free speech.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
That’s why the company’s same-store-sales growth has been muted, limiting Home Depot’s earnings growth.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Dan England, Outside, 5 Feb. 2026
Lawmakers should strengthen the spending and volatility caps by limiting off budget workarounds and ensuring that one-time surpluses are used responsibly.
—Carol Platt Liebau, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
The Fort Worth City Council scaled back public comments for 2026 but reversed those decisions after public outcry about limiting free speech.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
That’s why the company’s same-store-sales growth has been muted, limiting Home Depot’s earnings growth.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
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Both countries will be having their second round of talks on Tuesday in Geneva, Tehran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC, adding that the Iran is ready to discuss restricting its nuclear program for lighter sanctions and economic benefits for both sides.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite state and local laws restricting law enforcement from assisting immigration enforcement, California and San Diego agencies continue to work with the federal government on task forces aimed at combating cross-border crime and protecting public safety.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Period hairstyles also play a significant role in defining the characters of Elvira and Agnes, aka Cinderella, played by Thea Sofie Loch Naess.—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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And isn’t that about to become the defining ingredient of all future Hall of Fame voting, sooner than later?—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Limiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limiting. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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