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[lim-it] / ˈlɪm ɪt /




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A council has warned that rules designed to limit pollution are pushing up the cost of new homes and could lead to housebuilding targets being missed.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The exemption only allows governments to request exemptions totaling 0.3% of GDP in any single year from 2026 to 2028, but with a total limit of 0.6% over that period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

One of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of hearing damage is to limit exposure to loud noise.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

And if you use it wisely, you can graduate to a regular card with a higher credit limit and better perks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Sometimes she’d veer out of her lane for a second or slow down so much, she’d be driving way below the speed limit.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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