1
as in restricting
to set bounds or an upper limit for
limit the note to a few words
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2
as in defining
to mark the limits of
adjectives limit the meanings of nouns
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To protect their work, creators would need to place all their new content behind paywalls, limiting exposure and reducing the opportunity for the viral audiences that are often the way the public discovers new artists.
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David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
One option would be to hit gasoline refineries that mainly serve Iran’s domestic market, possibly limiting the impact on the global economy.
—Abigail Williams, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
For example, a buffer ETF could shield investors from the first 10% of losses while limiting upside returns to 15%.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
This is also a great time to get extra intentional about limiting distractions like checking email, responding to text messages, or scrolling on social media.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
One option would be to hit gasoline refineries that mainly serve Iran’s domestic market, possibly limiting the impact on the global economy.
—Abigail Williams, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
For example, a buffer ETF could shield investors from the first 10% of losses while limiting upside returns to 15%.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
This is also a great time to get extra intentional about limiting distractions like checking email, responding to text messages, or scrolling on social media.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Limiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limiting. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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