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Recent Examples of off-limits
Russian universities, previously thought of as off-limits, are now seeing more military recruiters roaming the halls.
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Daniel Depetris, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
In another provision, computer use would be off-limits between classes and during lunch and recess.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Musk’s attorneys brought him on to argue that OpenAI had played fast and loose with the technology, but Judge Gonzalez Rogers ruled that talk of existential risk was off-limits.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Russian universities, previously thought of as off-limits, are now seeing more military recruiters roaming the halls.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 15 May 2026
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Daniel Depetris, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
In another provision, computer use would be off-limits between classes and during lunch and recess.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Musk’s attorneys brought him on to argue that OpenAI had played fast and loose with the technology, but Judge Gonzalez Rogers ruled that talk of existential risk was off-limits.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
Russian universities, previously thought of as off-limits, are now seeing more military recruiters roaming the halls.
—Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-limits
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Its 23 spacious rooms and suites, all with terraces or private gardens, have spectacular sea views and are nestled into a ridge overlooking a secluded cove near the medieval hilltop village of Ramatuelle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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It is embedded within the city’s historic Jackson Park, a decision that was met with legal battles as an environmental group sued the City of Chicago for allowing a private project to be built on public land.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Several analysts argue that an open Strait of Hormuz, even one partly controlled by Iran, would inflict less damage on the global economy than one that is closed.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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As of Wednesday morning, the grocery area remained closed.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Irizarry pleaded guilty to one count of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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McCollum said the system is intended to help officers identify potential aerial threats and respond before drones reach restricted areas.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Steep price drops on the prospect of peace have pushed many oil bulls to the sidelines, leaving them to hold small positions for very limited periods of time, several traders said.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Andrew Mahaleris, a spokesperson for Abbott, said Canada was overreacting as Texas and USDA are moving quickly to contain and eradicate screwworm in a limited area of South Texas.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Stay tuned for more exclusive editorial and social content from the night, including video interviews, outtakes, and more.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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Higher tiers mean better, more exclusive perks, like free breakfast, VIP deals of up to 25% off, and priority customer support, but members of all tiers get access to Insider Deals.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 June 2026
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“Off-limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-limits. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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