limiting
Americanadjective
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serving to restrict or restrain; restrictive; confining.
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Grammar. of the nature of a limiting adjective or a restrictive clause.
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Higher rates are meant to encourage people to spend less, reducing demand for goods and services and limiting price rises.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
The changes would also allow authorities to impose restrictions on designated companies, including limiting services provided by Singapore's outsized financial industry.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
It also was opposed by the union representing Los Angeles Police Department officers, which objected to limiting the revenue to one city department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
Mr. Mansour argues that Kalshi’s fee-per-transaction model means it doesn’t make money off of losers, ostensibly limiting its incentive to encourage addiction.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
“How would you feel about limiting the letters?”
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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