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bounds

British  
/ baʊndz /

plural noun

  1. (sometimes singular) a limit; boundary (esp in the phrase know no bounds )

  2. something that restrains or confines, esp the standards of a society

    within the bounds of modesty

  3. See beat

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It has no bounds for what you want to create.

From Los Angeles Times

But if you take what these tools can do in the consumer market without bounds, and then apply that to what can be done at the enterprise, the opportunity is massive.

From Barron's

“Originally, the relationship is defined by hierarchy and necessity and then there’s this complicated dependence that bounds them together for life.”

From Los Angeles Times

He returned the favor by diving out of bounds for a steal on the next possession and the save led to a three-pointer from Doncic.

From Los Angeles Times

“Mr. Carvalho respects the rule of law and the investigative process and has always acted in the best interests of students and within the bounds of the law,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times