fix a limit
Example Sentences
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But we fix a limit when we close our souls to further experiences by the practical denial that they exist.
From Our Lady Saint Mary by Barry, J. G. H.
Where property has been clothed with the public interest, the legislature may fix a limit to that which shall in law be reasonable for its use.
From The Railroad Question A historical and practical treatise on railroads, and remedies for their abuses by Larrabee, William
If it is a labour to us, who will fix a limit to another person's industry?
From The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations, of M.T. Cicero, With a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero by Yonge, Charles Duke
Neither can we set a limit to it, for wherever we fix a limit, space is springing up beyond.
From Theaetetus by Jowett, Benjamin
I think if you fix a limit you should stick to it.
From Prince Fortunatus by Black, William
