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  • present participle of limit.
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limiting

[lim-i-ting] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
restrictive
Synonyms


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Disease prevalence rates in the region have risen for the past 20 years or more, after a period when they had dropped off thanks to regulations limiting miners' exposure to coal dust.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

A healthy eating pattern rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables, while limiting processed and refined foods, can support overall health and may help protect against osteoarthritis.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

Under Texas law limiting the detention of fugitives, Castro may be eligible for release from jail as soon as next week, the lawsuit said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Safety tools include reducing exposure to sensitive or potentially harmful content and limiting the amount of time teens spend on ChatGPT.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Usually, we insisted on keeping the press corps at a distance from our kids, limiting them to photos and then only at public campaign events.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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