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Recent Examples of off-limits
Under Oregon law, that question is already off-limits.
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
By trickling in aid, placing restrictions on the operating range of U.S.-supplied weapons, and designating certain strategic targets as off-limits, the administration allowed the Russian military to gain its footing and move assets out of harm’s way.
—Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
The grand staircase, once off-limits, now a portal to the newly public second floor.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2025
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Every summer trip to Prince Edward Island, Lucy tries not to end up in the bed of Felix, her best friend’s off-limits brother, but this summer, resisting their growing feelings for one another might be the real challenge.
—Victoria Lavine, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
By trickling in aid, placing restrictions on the operating range of U.S.-supplied weapons, and designating certain strategic targets as off-limits, the administration allowed the Russian military to gain its footing and move assets out of harm’s way.
—Alexander Vindman, Foreign Affairs, 27 Mar. 2025
The grand staircase, once off-limits, now a portal to the newly public second floor.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2025
Buy Now 10 of 10 'This Summer Will Be Different' by Carley Fortune
Every summer trip to Prince Edward Island, Lucy tries not to end up in the bed of Felix, her best friend’s off-limits brother, but this summer, resisting their growing feelings for one another might be the real challenge.
—Victoria Lavine, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-limits
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Elsewhere is a cozy study for getting some work done, while both a private garden and a rooftop terrace serve as ideal spots for dining alfresco when the London weather decides to cooperate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rural communities could be unequally impacted Unlike the postal service, private companies do not have the same service obligations requiring delivery to rural or sparsely-populated areas – even at a loss.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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His restaurant, The Foundry, which opened in 2007 but is now closed, garnered positive reviews from Los Angeles Magazine and Conde Nast.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today, March 27, is 30 days since the ruling, thus the file is closed.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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The 24-year-old is a pending restricted free agent.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Crevier will be a restricted free agent, so every minute of ice time counts.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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None other than Emma Corrin will take on the role of Elizabeth Bennet in the six-part limited series, which actors including Jennifer Ehle and Keira Knightley have perfected in the past.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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The streamer is also adapting John Steinbeck’s East of Eden as a limited series, with Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist and Hoon Lee leading the cast.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition to these artworks, additional exclusive art is on display at the terminal within the MSC Yacht Club private lounge.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Grande’s webstore offered three exclusive download versions, including the 19-song edition, a version that included instrumentals of each cut, and another featuring a cappella versions of all the tracks.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Off-limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-limits. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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