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Recent Examples of off-limits
Working from a catalog of just over 1,100 available features — with another 250 currently off-limits due to rights issues — Gaumont’s restoration team delivers around 40 films per year as DCPs, forming the backbone of Gaumont’s Treasures, and accounting for all 610 titles.
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Ben Croll, Variety, 7 May 2025
Discuss clear boundaries: Is emotional connection off-limits?
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
While the gala itself is strictly off-limits to press (attendees must abide by a no-phone policy) the event is most famous for its red carpet, which can be watched via livestream on Vogue.com, YouTube or E!.
—Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC news, 5 May 2025
There are other names that aren’t necessarily off-limits but are less likely to be chosen because of their associations with the most recent pope who bore them, said Temple.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
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Ben Croll, Variety, 7 May 2025
Discuss clear boundaries: Is emotional connection off-limits?
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
While the gala itself is strictly off-limits to press (attendees must abide by a no-phone policy) the event is most famous for its red carpet, which can be watched via livestream on Vogue.com, YouTube or E!.
—Kaitlyn Schwanemann, NBC news, 5 May 2025
There are other names that aren’t necessarily off-limits but are less likely to be chosen because of their associations with the most recent pope who bore them, said Temple.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-limits
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The museums are typically built in the presidents’ home states with private donations and endowments.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The center, which does not receive government funding, relies solely on private donations to keep their programs and facility up and running.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The eruption was in a closed area of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, located about 200 miles and several islands southeast of Honolulu.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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The censure was approved by the board in a closed session meeting on May 13.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The 6-foot-8 pro, still just 22, will be a restricted free agent this summer.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The fact Robertson is a restricted free agent, with arbitration rights, could make trading him a tad more difficult.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Still, access is limited, and many patients struggle to obtain prescriptions through the NHS.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Rather than deal with Nicky and Chloe and their lives in the aftermath of this catastrophe, the finale is all dry plot machinations, even scattering breadcrumbs for a repetitive second season despite Amazon billing the show as a limited series.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Grey/Ven will introduce exclusive capsule collections at all five Blue&Cream stores with resort and summer pieces, from sets to dresses and outerwear.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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