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as in limits
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
parents have to set boundaries for their children, and the children want them to
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as in perimeters
the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something
that chalk line marks the boundary of our playing field
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Recent Examples of boundaries
Likewise, set boundaries on content consumption.
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Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
As hierarchies flatten, employees and managers may face unclear boundaries around decision-making authority and accountability, which can lead to confusion and inefficiency.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
All three bent the boundaries of what a production car could do – and all three pointed to their brands’ future speed machines, as Ferrari, Porsche and McLaren alike would go on to democratize their hybrid performance powertrains across more affordable vehicles over the decade to follow.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Balancing professionalism with personal boundaries is key to resolving these types of conflicts smoothly.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
In the past four years, she’s worked on setting boundaries in the industry.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Features like gyms or game rooms can blur the boundaries between work and personal life.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Avoid overt flirting or crossing personal boundaries, as this is still a professional environment.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Gracefully opting out Navigating the discomfort of setting boundaries around gift-giving traditions can be challenging.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
As hierarchies flatten, employees and managers may face unclear boundaries around decision-making authority and accountability, which can lead to confusion and inefficiency.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
All three bent the boundaries of what a production car could do – and all three pointed to their brands’ future speed machines, as Ferrari, Porsche and McLaren alike would go on to democratize their hybrid performance powertrains across more affordable vehicles over the decade to follow.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Balancing professionalism with personal boundaries is key to resolving these types of conflicts smoothly.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
In the past four years, she’s worked on setting boundaries in the industry.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
Features like gyms or game rooms can blur the boundaries between work and personal life.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Avoid overt flirting or crossing personal boundaries, as this is still a professional environment.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Boundaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundaries. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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