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limiting

[lim-i-ting] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
restrictive
Synonyms


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That shift reduces exposure to extreme swings in egg prices, limiting upside in peak markets but providing more downside protection when prices fall.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The American Heart Association recommends limiting sodium intake to no more than 2,300 mg per day, with an ideal target of less than 1,500 mg for most adults, especially those with high blood pressure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In other words, the company felt it was limiting its business opportunities by forcing potential customers to prove they could afford to pay back a car loan.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

“Notably, the company did not provide 2Q guidance, limiting visibility into whether this level of outperformance is sustainable beyond the near term,” Hickey says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Many parents restrict media viewing, for families with access, limiting the number of films they see as well as the hours spent watching television, listening to radio, and playing video games.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin