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limiting

[lim-i-ting] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
restrictive
Synonyms


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Disease prevalence rates in the region have risen for the past 20 years or more, after a period when they had dropped off thanks to regulations limiting miners' exposure to coal dust.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

For the theory to be consistent, this classical limiting behavior should emerge naturally from the full quantum thermodynamic description.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

Under Texas law limiting the detention of fugitives, Castro may be eligible for release from jail as soon as next week, the lawsuit said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Safety tools include reducing exposure to sensitive or potentially harmful content and limiting the amount of time teens spend on ChatGPT.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Since there were no laws limiting genetic engineering, Rifkin regularly sued to stop it using any existing laws that might apply.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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