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limiting

[lim-i-ting] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
restrictive
Synonyms


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Some coral species grow quickly and can take over large areas, limiting the space available to slower-growing varieties.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

Dollar General said it has taken several actions to make sure prices are accurate, including limiting the volume of weekly price changes sent to stores and giving workers shifts before stores open to update prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026

Oracle further announced that it was “committed to limiting additional funding to be raised in the capital markets” through fiscal 2030, which ends in May of that year.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026

NBA officials have placed a larger emphasis on flopping this season, along with limiting use of off-arm force against defenders, reckless closeouts and time wasting on free throws.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Since there were no laws limiting genetic engineering, Rifkin regularly sued to stop it using any existing laws that might apply.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot


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