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[lim-it] / ˈlɪm ɪt /




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"The speed limit on that stretch of Toft Road, Knutsford, is 30mph," he noted.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane said rising energy prices could cool eurozone demand and limit the need for interest-rate increases.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

Accessing public funds as a microschool in Arkansas is easier than it is for other types of private schools, even though there is no limit to the number of students one can enroll.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

But he adjusted before the second and went on to limit the Braves to one run through six innings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

But Woodrow Wilson, the American president, insisted on full neutral trading rights with all the warring nations, and he refused to limit Americans’ freedom to travel.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

Maybe term limits would help change the environment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

It can also create an immunosuppressive environment that limits the ability of the immune system to attack the cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 4, 2026

"You have house rules, family limits, discipline and consequences. But the difference is we look at discipline as learning and teaching rather than punishing."

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Construction zones proliferated in the area after the January 2025 fires that destroyed local homes and businesses, resulting in reduced speed limits.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

Her brother ignored her for a moment but then, as if he had been judging the limits of his sister’s patience, he loped over and dropped the toy at her paws.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

It will be joined by limited edition merch, including a sweatshirt and a tote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

But there is no cure and limited treatment options.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

“But neither can be existing law — in a limited way, and at times of special need — and still meet these larger responsibilities.”

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

Major medical groups condemn lethal injections so the people administering the drugs often have limited medical qualifications, experts said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

She had ample food for a journey, and her supplies were limited only by the size of the boat.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

A task force was set up by French and Swiss authorities in 2022, notably to explore ways of limiting the water draining into the fissures, but has not resulted in decisive action.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

In a report, the analyst says that while the country has long been viewed as an attractive jurisdiction for LNG development, red tape and restrictive environmental policies were limiting.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Another pensioner, Lorraine Stevenson, said she was already limiting energy use where possible.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

It also recommends limiting butter/margarine, cheese, red meat, pastries/sweets, and fried fast foods.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

“As you are aware, our play is fast approaching. It’s time for us to kick into high gear. We will be limiting our traditional academic endeavors to the forenoon hours.”

From "George" by Alex Gino




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