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Recent Examples of off-limits
Photos, Documents, Reading Materials, and Artwork Old photos, documents, books, newspapers, magazines, artwork, and paintings are all off-limits for the attic, garage, or basement.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
But with the vast majority of Gaza declared off-limits by Israel, where are refugees able to go?
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
What To Watch For The unlocking schedule for the 80% of tokens still off-limits will be decided in a community vote, though no date has been set—a decision that will determine when the Trumps can start cashing in.
—Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Their reaction highlights an ongoing conversation about shifting workplace norms and what remains off-limits.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
But with the vast majority of Gaza declared off-limits by Israel, where are refugees able to go?
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
What To Watch For The unlocking schedule for the 80% of tokens still off-limits will be decided in a community vote, though no date has been set—a decision that will determine when the Trumps can start cashing in.
—Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Their reaction highlights an ongoing conversation about shifting workplace norms and what remains off-limits.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-limits
Adjective
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Of those, four are standalone structures on the water and share a private dock with individual slips for boats 31-feet long.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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All applicants must be over 18 and able to attend an in-person intensive from May 27th to June 1st, 2026, at a private resort in Lake Arrowhead, California.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The area includes popular spots like Marrow Detroit restaurant and butcher shop, La Fonda Street and the temporarily closed Sister Pie.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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The closed storage is deep enough to stash a hefty amount inside, but from the outside the stand doesn’t appear chunky, for lack of a better word.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When services were finished the defendant followed the priest into a restricted area, Manley said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this year, a food delivery driver made his way into a restricted area at Chicago's O’Hare International Airport.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So far, however, the EV maker has launched only the small-scale Austin test, with a limited number of riders and human safety monitors in the front-passenger seat.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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A week after calling up top prospect Bryce Eldridge, the Giants have another prospect joining the big league team — albeit in a more limited capacity.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Sep. 2025
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This year, Armani beauty hosted a special dinner for movers and shakers, presented the Audience Award – Venezia Spotlight – and debuted the Giorgio Armani Cinema Club, an exclusive sanctuary for industry experts, artists and creators.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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