limited
adjective
not allowed to go above a particular number, amount, or level
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finite
adjective
existing only in limited numbers or amounts, or continuing only for a limited time or distance
within limits
as long as a situation stays within what is considered reasonable
under control
if something is under control, people are able to limit it or make it do what they want it to do
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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dray
a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer
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conflict mineral
a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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