limit
noun
the final, utmost, or furthest boundary or point as to extent, amount, continuance, procedure, etc.: the limit of vision.
have been limiting
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present perfect progressiveof limit.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But good looks have been limiting in their own way.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2022
Though Brie’s husband still has to travel occasionally for work, the families have been limiting their exposure to anyone else who hasn’t self-isolated for two weeks.
From New York Times ● Jul. 20, 2020
No matter his rationale, his main legacy on health care may have been limiting Congressional Republicans to only ending the mandate.
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2018
And while county officials obtained some free folic-acid supplements, state Medicaid officials have been limiting coverage.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 13, 2015
Nonetheless, there are few signs at the moment that the issues that have been limiting risk investment -- the slowing global economy and the euro zone debt crisis -- are going away.
From Reuters ● Sep. 29, 2011
