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.
Other Word Forms
- nonlimiting adjective
Etymology
Origin of limiting
Example Sentences
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The terms of the injunction include limiting the number of picketers outside depots to a maximum of six.
From BBC
“Though we expect some delays as we accomplish these updates, we are intently focused on limiting cancellations — especially with customers returning home from holiday travel,” the carrier said in a statement.
From MarketWatch
The government said it is protecting pubs, restaurants and cafes with a £4.3bn package of support, limiting firms' business rates bills.
From BBC
That severely limiting its room for manoeuvre in new spending projects.
From Barron's
This is because landlords may leave the private rental market, limiting supply and pushing up prices for renters, it said.
From BBC
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