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Recent Examples of off-limits
There are other names that aren’t necessarily off-limits but are less likely to be chosen because of their associations with the most recent pope who bore them, said Temple.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Go in knowing what feels conversationally off-limits to you, and work on cultivating other friendships that align with your values as a counterbalance.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
During the trial for the remaining charges, Natalia cannot be referred to as a child or an adult, and the topic of her re-aging is also off-limits.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The conclave will take place in the Sistine Chapel, a popular tourist spot that was closed to the public Monday and will remain off-limits until the conclave is completed.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
Go in knowing what feels conversationally off-limits to you, and work on cultivating other friendships that align with your values as a counterbalance.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025
During the trial for the remaining charges, Natalia cannot be referred to as a child or an adult, and the topic of her re-aging is also off-limits.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
The conclave will take place in the Sistine Chapel, a popular tourist spot that was closed to the public Monday and will remain off-limits until the conclave is completed.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-limits
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The city’s unlawful camping ordinance prohibits camping, occupying camp facilities or using camp paraphernalia on public or private property.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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The bill would require private insurers to pay in-network therapists at least 141% of the rate Medicare pays for the same behavioral health or substance use disorder service.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Nearly three decades after Erik and Lyle Menendez were sentenced to life in prison for the murders of their parents, a California judge has reopened a door many believed would remain closed.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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All northbound lanes are closed and traffic was being diverted off at 127th Street while troopers investigate, police said.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The 22-year-old right-shot forward was slated to be a restricted free agent this summer.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Wilson was placed in restricted housing while the prison and the L.A. County district attorney’s office investigate the attack.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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There are about 10 speaking parts, limited locations, and a simple mystery that gets at the crux of how life under the corporation's thumb makes everyone—both humans and robots—vulnerable to harm.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Available for a limited time, Bojangles’ new Watermelon Sweet Tea blends the chain’s legendary iced tea—steeped the old-fashioned way, of course—with real watermelon juice to create a refreshing drink perfect for cooling down on hot summer days.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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The libraries of American Dad!, Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy are also exclusive to Hulu and rack up hundreds of millions of viewing minutes each week.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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Netflix has over 5,000 movies and 2,500 TV shows available, with a significant number of original and exclusive titles, in the United States.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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“Off-limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-limits. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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