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as in limit
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 perimeter
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 boundary
One of the first hurdles is the need to set clear boundaries.
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Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Crain has been pushing Nashville boundaries since the late 2000s to notable acclaim.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
The track, which originated from Fatehi’s creative vision and was brought to Derulo through producer Tommy Brown, showcases both artists’ versatility while pushing genre boundaries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
If your job allows it, setting firm boundaries around work hours can prevent late-night tasks from disrupting your biological clock, which can lead to a reliance on catch-up sleep, Smith said.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Christina Crawford, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Crain has been pushing Nashville boundaries since the late 2000s to notable acclaim.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2025
The track, which originated from Fatehi’s creative vision and was brought to Derulo through producer Tommy Brown, showcases both artists’ versatility while pushing genre boundaries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
If your job allows it, setting firm boundaries around work hours can prevent late-night tasks from disrupting your biological clock, which can lead to a reliance on catch-up sleep, Smith said.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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As authorities continued to investigate Saturday, it was determined that the shooting happened outside the city limits of Kansas City.Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Jan. 2025
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TikTok had proposed creating a data security subsidiary, based in the U.S., and establishing strict limits on what user data could be accessed by Chinese authorities.Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The fire had jumped across Palisades Drive and on Tuesday afternoon was burning in both directions, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or CAL FIRE, which created a 3-D map of the Palisades Fire indicating its perimeter and the mandatory evacuation zones.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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Although his perimeter shooting has dipped (20 percent on 3-pointers, 60.5 percent on free throws), Antetokounmpo is shooting 60.2 percent from the field while averaging 11.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 blocks per game.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Heavy Metals Found in Chocolate: Study Sheds Light on Lead, Cadmium in Some Products Criticism of the Report The report has limitations, however.Korin Miller, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
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Gracey makes an effort to innovate in several other ways, navigating around the musical genre’s visual conventions and limitations.David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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He was rated as the No. 1 edge rusher by Rivals and On3 in the 2024 recruiting cycle.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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But something else has been cultivated in the process of essentially playing a full extra season in the last six years: a prevailing psychological edge that should gird them for the playoffs in a way no other current NFL team can know.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Little Miami River forms the southern border of this ZIP code.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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To improve its algorithms, SITA’s model can be updated with information such as interview transcripts, photos, and detailed reporting from border police and other officials.Caitlin Chandler, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.Brady Slack, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
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In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.Joe Sutton, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at one month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 29 Dec. 2024
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Pham made no mention of the details in Arlo’s medical records that noted the baby’s head circumference at 1 month or the unusual rate of growth that his pediatrician had flagged for further monitoring.Kirsten Potter Krish Seenivasan David Mason, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Boundary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boundary. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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