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limiting

[lim-i-ting] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
restrictive
Synonyms


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It is an argument for limiting what you are asking it to do.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Security agencies had issued warnings about possible attacks during the celebrations, prompting some state governments to introduce measures aimed at limiting large public gatherings and strengthening security.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Fender’s demand, if successful, “would establish a monopoly, limiting sales and restricting choice for musicians everywhere,” owner Lisa Lerman wrote online.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

According to the researchers, thick lithosphere keeps mantle rocks under high pressure and relatively cool conditions, limiting how much melting can occur.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

The Dream thrives on generalization, on limiting the number of possible questions, on privileging immediate answers.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates




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