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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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Domin encouraged residents to contact school district officials with ideas to work on private partnerships.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
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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Their frontcourt of 6-foot-4 Breanna Stewart (who made all eight of her shot attempts in the restricted area) and 6-6 Jonquel Jones remains a matchup nightmare, especially against teams with limited frontcourt depth.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Jovic is due $4.4 million next season in the fourth and final year of his rookie contract before becoming eligible to be a restricted free agent during the 2026 offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
16 May 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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Despite having limited experience, Reggie was able to keep Yogi alive for three hours, Strilka said, adding that the boxer had only been present for Yogi’s epilepsy attacks once before.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
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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With exclusive access to the Michelin Guide, the series will journey from Los Angeles to London on the trail of a team of inspectors who use false identities and phone numbers to dine anonymously and award stars.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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“Off-limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-limits. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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