time limit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of time limit
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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However, if we sell it within that time limit, there would be no capital-gains tax.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The seven-year time limit is getting pushback from housing industry groups, which argue the requirement would have a chilling effect on construction.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Instagram said the alerts are part of its teen accounts, which includes limits on who young people can message, time limit reminders and other features.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
There is an acceptance players use supposed injuries as a way of breaking up play, but it is felt extending the time limit could unduly penalise genuinely injured players.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
In this Interzonal, the time limit was forty moves in two and a half hours and sixteen moves per hour thereafter.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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