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as in restricts
to set bounds or an upper limit for
circumscribed his enthusiasm so as not to make the losing side feel worse
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as in defines
to mark the limits of
Lake Michigan circumscribes the city of Chicago on the east
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In 2024, she was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis, a disease in which the aortic valve narrows and restricts blood flow.—
Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Almost everyone who lives with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) restricts their diet to avoid foods that cause symptoms, and most report reactions to certain foods.—
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This expanding screen defines the Legion Pro Rollable concept.—
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Locals cherish the balance between welcoming visitors and preserving the serenity that defines their hometowns.—
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The law requires presidents to notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying forces and to end military action within 60 to 90 days absent authorization — limits that presidents of both parties have routinely stretched.—
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But coming off an ankle injury and in a timeshare with backfield mate Vidal limits Hampton’s appeal.—
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But scenes like this continue to tell a different story as Iran's leadership only tightens its grip, including imposing a sweeping communications blackout that has seen the internet cut and international calls blocked.—
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Until the oil curve tightens, investors do not see developments in Venezuela as a threat to the global energy system.—
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“Circumscribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/circumscribes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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