time limit
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of time limit
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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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
However, if we sell it within that time limit, there would be no capital-gains tax.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The jury's first task is to determine whether Musk, who initiated the case in 2024 -- six years after leaving OpenAI -- filed his lawsuit within the legally permitted time limit.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The agency placed a strict four-hour review time limit per application and stopped obtaining tax transcripts for any award under $500,000.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Maybe we can talk about setting some kind of a time limit.
From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose
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