as in limiting
to set bounds or an upper limit for
the senator will propose a bill to cap prices for home heating oil
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December is echoing the heat streak that has been a theme for 2024, capping off a year of hotter than average temperatures.
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Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
In Hammurabi's ancient Babylon, rulers were already worried about capping interest rates to protect borrowers from exploitation.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
What To Know The law also introduces significant systemic changes, such as capping annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 for Medicare Part D enrollees starting January 1, 2025.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
The Oilers overcame a two-goal deficit to earn a 3-2 overtime win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday, capping a five-game run against strong competition with four victories to improve to 19-11-2 on the season.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
In Hammurabi's ancient Babylon, rulers were already worried about capping interest rates to protect borrowers from exploitation.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
What To Know The law also introduces significant systemic changes, such as capping annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs at $2,000 for Medicare Part D enrollees starting January 1, 2025.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
The Oilers overcame a two-goal deficit to earn a 3-2 overtime win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday, capping a five-game run against strong competition with four victories to improve to 19-11-2 on the season.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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