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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
parents have to set boundaries for their children, and the children want them to
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as in perimeters
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
that chalk line marks the boundary of our playing field
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Recent Examples of boundaries
Today, Christmas combines such sacred traditions with cultural practices that bring people together, transcending religious boundaries to foster a spirit of joy and connection.
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Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
This forces models to have to reverse engineer the ideal behavior from examples and leads to poor data efficiency and decision boundaries.
—John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
His strategy of maintaining strict boundaries around brand partnerships demonstrates the importance of exclusivity and authenticity in creator collaborations.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Lithium dendrites readily cross oxide grain boundaries at high currents, posing a failure risk, whereas sulfide- and halide-based SSEs produce detrimental side reactions at the lithium interface.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
For protection and energetic boundaries A must-have for Capricorn, black tourmaline offers unmatched protection and grounding.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Supported by clearer regulations and groundbreaking technologies, the crypto ecosystem is set to push boundaries and shape the future of global finance.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Encouraging employees to set boundaries between work and personal tech use builds resilience and mental wellness.
—Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
This forces models to have to reverse engineer the ideal behavior from examples and leads to poor data efficiency and decision boundaries.
—John Werner, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
His strategy of maintaining strict boundaries around brand partnerships demonstrates the importance of exclusivity and authenticity in creator collaborations.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Lithium dendrites readily cross oxide grain boundaries at high currents, posing a failure risk, whereas sulfide- and halide-based SSEs produce detrimental side reactions at the lithium interface.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
For protection and energetic boundaries A must-have for Capricorn, black tourmaline offers unmatched protection and grounding.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Supported by clearer regulations and groundbreaking technologies, the crypto ecosystem is set to push boundaries and shape the future of global finance.
—Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Encouraging employees to set boundaries between work and personal tech use builds resilience and mental wellness.
—Dr. Ritu Goel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Boundaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundaries. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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