off-limits

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Recent Examples of off-limits The rest of the food, which includes burgers and hot dogs, is also off-limits for her. Ashley Vega, People.com, 30 July 2025 The question is, can BYD sustain this breathless pace, and still thrive—even if the U.S. remains off-limits? Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 29 July 2025 The sailboat remained submerged beneath the barge, and boaters and others on the water were advised of a safety zone off-limits to the public, the Coast Guard said Monday afternoon. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 28 July 2025 In New Mexico, the latest restrictions barring access to militarized zones have made popular areas for hunting, hiking and offroad motorsports off-limits for recreation, leading to an outcry from some residents. Morgan Lee, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-limits
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Adjective
  • The foundations raise private money from students’ families and other donors to fill in gaps in programming, supplies and other needs at schools that aren’t covered by state funding.
    Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Much of the Dodgers’ messaging this spring with Sasaki focused on allowing the private young star to take his time adapting and learning his surroundings before implementing any changes.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • In Roseville, Sheetz plans to demolish the closed Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Apple Annie’s restaurant; the project is moving forward after a lawsuit challenging city approval was dismissed.
    Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • The agreement is the latest in a series of arrangements where Connecticut cities and towns are leasing closed landfills to solar energy companies.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • In addition to Burnham Park's large population, nearly half of the streets in the area only allow for single-side parking, according to a map of streets with restricted parking from the city of Milwaukee.
    Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The executives also received a tranche of restricted stock units, with Ellison and Shell receiving 5 million shares, and Brandon-Gordon 4 million shares, which will vest quarterly over a five year period.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The film is set for a limited theatrical release on Dec. 24.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Marsala Casks & Scotch Whisky The Isle of Raasay Marsala Cask limited release launches today for $100 (£75).
    Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Get best-in-class reporting and exclusive subscriber content that's too important to ignore.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 16 Aug. 2025
  • The family was welcomed by staff and presented with an exclusive prize package including a complimentary membership to the Science Center, officials said.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025

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“Off-limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-limits. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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