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Recent Examples of off-limits
Long, communal tables have been swapped out for two- and four-tops, and a back garden is currently off-limits while being renovated.
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
Starbucks’ Code of Conduct bans alcohol bought outside from being consumed in their cafes across North America, while smoking and vaping are also off-limits.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Is there anything that feels off-limits or uncomfortable for you in a relationship?
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—Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
These getaways are designed to provide unparalleled access to women-only spaces and experiences often off-limits on mixed-gender trips.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
Starbucks’ Code of Conduct bans alcohol bought outside from being consumed in their cafes across North America, while smoking and vaping are also off-limits.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Is there anything that feels off-limits or uncomfortable for you in a relationship?
3.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
These getaways are designed to provide unparalleled access to women-only spaces and experiences often off-limits on mixed-gender trips.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-limits
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Court records show that in 2023, Rodrigues pleaded guilty to seven counts of stalking, stalking with a prior conviction and disclosing private images, but a judge suspended his prison sentence, instead ordering him to serve probation, the newspaper reported.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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The billionaire declined to share details on his sources of financing, but said private equity firms and family offices have reached out to provide options.—
Krystal Hu,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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According to Google, the bakery is permanently closed.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Mountain Empire, Borrego Springs and Warner Unified School Districts remained closed due to power outages, officials said.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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During the search, an officer encountered a man who had crossed a fence into a restricted area of the park, according to Bankhead.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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From January 13th, the geofencing function which prevented the drones from flying in restricted areas such as airports and military bases will no longer operate.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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United Airlines has just dropped its new wave of status match applications for 2025, giving travelers the chance to enjoy elite status perks for a limited time.—
Stella Shon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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The grandmother’s refusal to let her limited command of English diminish her authority is divine.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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Forbes Daily Our best stories, exclusive reporting and Forbes perspectives on the day’s top news, plus the inside scoop on the world's most important entrepreneurs.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Why this week's Deal Or No Deal Island Temple kept host Joe Manganiello up at night (exclusive) Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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