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Recent Examples of off-limits
Their reaction highlights an ongoing conversation about shifting workplace norms and what remains off-limits.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Unsanctioned Halloween celebrations were apparently now off-limits.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Some beaches in New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware also will be temporarily off-limits.
—John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Street food is completely off-limits for me.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Unsanctioned Halloween celebrations were apparently now off-limits.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Aug. 2025
Some beaches in New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware also will be temporarily off-limits.
—John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Street food is completely off-limits for me.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for off-limits
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-limits
Adjective
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The executives were able to meet with Pope Leo in a private audience that included others, according to a person familiar with the matter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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This is the web version of Term Sheet, a daily newsletter on the biggest deals and dealmakers in venture capital and private equity.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each transcribed interview has been closed-door and conducted over several hours by the majority and minority committee staff.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even after the air conditioning was fixed, the restaurant remained closed because of staffing issues.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The lockdown was later lifted, but the university said access to campus would remain restricted to students, faculty, and staff with a valid school ID as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continued to investigate the threat.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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YouTube also autoplays non-restricted content when users hover over the video while scrolling.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Labor experts believe that the limited enforcement is largely due to limited resources.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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However, limited number of shows for the film did not help its cause at the box office.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The dream drive package includes private transfer to The Barn, Napa Valley Car Club's exclusive clubhouse, post-drive drinks and stories and return transfer.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Off-limits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-limits. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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