time limit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of time limit
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Instagram said the alerts are part of its teen accounts, which includes limits on who young people can message, time limit reminders and other features.
From Los Angeles Times
There is an acceptance players use supposed injuries as a way of breaking up play, but it is felt extending the time limit could unduly penalise genuinely injured players.
From BBC
In a letter to Grimmer's family, Sally Dowling said the normal time limit for families to request a review had expired, but that she had agreed to look at the case anyway.
From BBC
Trade experts say the administration might succeed in raising revenue with Section 122 for a short while because of the time limit.
For the first time, "quantitative air quality improvement goals for key regions within a clear time limit" were set, a 2016 study noted.
From Barron's
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