- present participle of limit.
limiting
Example Sentences
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By sharply limiting carbohydrates, it shifts the body away from relying on sugar for energy and toward burning fat instead, an effect that can help some people lose weight.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
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
The judge also modified the actor’s visitation time, limiting her hours with her son to Mondays, Tuesdays and weekends between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Closed parks and residential societies that bar outsiders are limiting spaces for performance."
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 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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