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limiting

[lim-i-ting] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
restrictive
Synonyms


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Medicare separately refused to cover Aduhelm for most patients, limiting coverage only to those enrolled in clinical trials.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

For years, most large genomic databases heavily focused on people of European ancestry, limiting scientists' understanding of disease risk in other populations.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

One limiting factor will be the availability of export infrastructure, such as the multibillion-dollar terminals that chill natural gas to minus 260 degrees Fahrenheit to make it a liquid suitable for ocean transport.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Mango sellers in south London say a shortage of India's prized Alphonso variety is pushing up prices and limiting supply at the height of the season.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Instead of limiting the number of animals, cities could make ordinances to keep people from hoarding chickens in living rooms.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby




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