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Recent Examples of off-limits
Recently, growing numbers of Russians have been heading for places that remain off-limits to all but the most adventurous Western travelers, including North Korea, Iran, and Afghanistan.
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Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 19 June 2025
The relationship with Coterie should ultimately provide the ability to buy and sell at a scale typically off-limits to all but the largest wine merchants.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Gracie Mansion itself was ironically off-limits at the Made in New York Awards.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 June 2025
This has drawn thousands of Palestinians almost daily to areas designated as off-limits to them, and where Israeli troops are positioned.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 17 June 2025
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Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 19 June 2025
The relationship with Coterie should ultimately provide the ability to buy and sell at a scale typically off-limits to all but the largest wine merchants.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Gracie Mansion itself was ironically off-limits at the Made in New York Awards.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 June 2025
This has drawn thousands of Palestinians almost daily to areas designated as off-limits to them, and where Israeli troops are positioned.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-limits
Adjective
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And while transgender adults now have more autonomy to make private decisions for themselves, the Skrmetti decision will no doubt encourage some states to try to ban gender-affirming care for anyone altogether.—
Martin Padgett,
Time,
18 June 2025
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The private orbital mission will bring billionaire Jared Isaacman to space for a second time after 2021′s Inspiration4 mission.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The highway will remain closed while crews offload the liquid nitrogen, which is used for fertilizer, onto another truck, said Capt. Jeffrey Shanks with the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2025
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When the mouthpiece is closed, our tester found there were no leaks, even when the bottle was turned upside down.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Dresses, skirts, wide-leg silhouettes, pantaloons—all are great options for allowing what few breezes pass through the city to access, uh, restricted areas.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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The Heat can begin negotiating with guard Davion Mitchell, who is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s a lot riding on this Evita that’s costing north of $6 million for a 12-week limited run.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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The limited engagement is set to run through Jan. 4, 2026.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Therefore, create scan-specific content that customers truly want: limited-time offers, exclusive information, early access or personalized recommendations.—
Sharat Potharaju,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Paid subscribers receive exclusive content or invitations to virtual events.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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“Off-limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-limits. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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