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[lim-it] / ˈlɪm ɪt /




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He scored five goals and provided three assists in Frankfurt's first five Bundesliga games of last season, only for hamstring injuries to limit his involvement through the winter.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“I’m against voter suppression. I’m against anything that would try to limit a Californian’s right to vote,” said Becerra, who formerly served as California’s attorney general.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The contribution limit of $5,000 annually makes this accessible as birthday and holiday gifts rather than traditional presents that get outgrown or spent.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

There are also risks that weaker European demand, potentially linked to geopolitical tensions, could limit further price increases and reduce some of the expected benefits, UBS says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

More and more people wanted their lawns mowed—on the second day I had eight jobs—and the fact was that I was fast approaching my limit.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen




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