off-limits

Example Sentences

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A second-generation model is being built in another off-limits part of the facility.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Mecca, nestled in Saudi Arabia’s western mountains, is within range of Iranian missiles and drones, but it is far from the locus of fighting in the Persian Gulf and generally considered off-limits by the belligerents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Trading on Hyperliquid and Trade.xyz is currently off-limits to investors based in the U.S. for regulatory reasons.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

In another provision, computer use would be off-limits between classes and during lunch and recess.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“It’s completely off-limits to, um, humans. Perhaps you would prefer dining in the basement. You’ll find sandwich machines there.”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer