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limitation

[lim-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌlɪm ɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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To overcome this limitation, the researchers incorporated metamaterials directly into the MRI antenna.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

The second limitation is the ability to recruit and train new soldiers to expand fighting forces.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

"It's damage limitation really," Wainwright adds, who says individual players will react differently and some may struggle to sleep.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

Dow Agrosciences case showed the court carving a limitation in the rollback for FIFRA, the same statute at play in Monsanto.

From Slate Jun. 25, 2026

And it occurred to Shadow that Czernobog was going to try to play the same game again, the one that he had just won, that this would be his limitation.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

Denning argues that all of these limitations stem from what he calls the "representation problem."

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

Act now — the clock on the statute of limitations is already ticking.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

“I’ve always admired Samantha’s work, she brings so much depth of thinking about her role, there are no limitations on her performance,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Some of those power sources have limitations, though.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

“More reassurance that my limitations don’t define me?”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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