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[lim-it] / ˈlɪm ɪt /




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Radhika Khosla, a climate scientist at Oxford University, said countries should mix better building design with air conditioning to limit the devices’ energy consumption.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Officials are warning people living in impacted areas to limit time outdoors, stay hydrated and ensure access to air conditioning or cooling centers.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“You have to limit exertion. You have to increase rest breaks,” Sokas said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The final budget agreement rejects a call by Newsom to lower the asset limit to $2,000 now and instead lowers it to $21,000 in 2027-28 to be eligible for Medi-Cal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The speed of light is the ultimate speed limit; you cannot reach it, much less exceed it.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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