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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Authorities have been limiting access to more areas of Etna, including the upper slopes where there is little shelter above the tree line, because of the increased volcanic activity.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
But good looks have been limiting in their own way.
From New York Times ● Apr. 19, 2022
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
