time limit
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of time limit
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Their findings suggest that combining microwave frying with conventional frying could shorten cooking time, limit oil uptake, and still create the crisp exterior and satisfying texture associated with traditional fries.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Tech firms were only provided with the IMO problems after human contestants had taken the exam, with their submissions required within a specified time limit.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Almost all states, however, encourage a spouse to get back into the workforce, so that support has a time limit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
He’s also aware that, in some respects, he’s up against a time limit in terms of what he can shoot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
Then they were given another set of equivalent tests, only this time the time limit wasn’t enforced at all, allowing the students to keep on working if they wanted to.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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