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Join 2 others in the comments View Comments As expected, lifting the menagerie of items right off the shelf is prohibited — this is not actually an IKEA, after all — but touching, surprisingly, is not entirely off-limits.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Pacific Coast Highway, which has been largely off-limits to all but residents, first responders and cleanup crews since the Jan. 7 Palisades Fire, will reopen to all traffic at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Here are some tips: Set Tech-Free Zones Designate spaces in your home where technology is completely off-limits—no phones, no tablets, not even a smartwatch.
—Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The Level 2 ranking is not new, and does not mean that U.S. travelers should avoid the UK or consider it off-limits.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Pacific Coast Highway, which has been largely off-limits to all but residents, first responders and cleanup crews since the Jan. 7 Palisades Fire, will reopen to all traffic at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
—Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Here are some tips: Set Tech-Free Zones Designate spaces in your home where technology is completely off-limits—no phones, no tablets, not even a smartwatch.
—Alex Backus, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
The Level 2 ranking is not new, and does not mean that U.S. travelers should avoid the UK or consider it off-limits.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-limits
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Back in August 1993, an eight-year-old Harry, along with his older brother Prince William, then 11, enjoyed a private visit to Walt Disney World in Florida with Princess Diana.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The private club aspect is another major draw, especially for golfers, Short adds.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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The censure was approved by the board in a closed session meeting on May 13.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The eruption was in a closed area of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, located about 200 miles and several islands southeast of Honolulu.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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The 6-foot-8 pro, still just 22, will be a restricted free agent this summer.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The fact Robertson is a restricted free agent, with arbitration rights, could make trading him a tad more difficult.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Still, access is limited, and many patients struggle to obtain prescriptions through the NHS.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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For a limited time, new users can score a 1-year subscription for just $39.99 (reg.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Beyond the meal, the exclusive Canada High Arctic journey winds through the icy channels of the Northwest Passage, with stops in vibrant Inuit villages, Zodiac cruises past towering glaciers, and encounters with wildlife such as whales and walruses.—
Renée Morrison,
AFAR Media,
5 June 2025
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Saks is the exclusive major luxury retailer of Converse’s second installment.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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