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[lim-it] / ˈlɪm ɪt /




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These findings led to the creation of the Montreal Protocol, an international agreement involving 197 countries and the European Union to limit the use of these chemicals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Cohn says policies like age verification severely limit every internet user’s privacy and ability to be anonymous online.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

For years, antitrust enforcers tried to remedy those concerns with settlements that sought to limit Live Nation’s ability to pressure rivals, but opponents argued that those measures weren’t enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

South Africa announced a one-month cut in the fuel levy two weeks ago to limit pump prices.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

If you are looking for ships at sea, the curvature of the globe means that the limit of how far you can see is determined by the horizon.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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