Sentence examples for limit rather than from inspiring English sources

Taken collectively, these criticisms limit rather than refute the functional model.

Several of her earlier novels have multiple viewpoints, but always in order to limit rather than extend our sympathies.

These limit rather than extend the choices offered to women and their partners at a critical time in their lives.

He would be right on the limit, rather than over the limit, and I respect that style of driving more.

They added: "Our results show that birds change their FID according to speed limit rather than car speed.

The difference, however, is that the latter is an upper limit rather than a fixed amount, and competition is likely to push percentages down.

Under such conditions, it seems reasonable to assume that much of the active growth phase is carbon limited rather than nutrient limited (and thus delaying flowering and continuing to increase rosette size leads to a greater total mass of seeds).

Bush and Blair's invasion demonstrated the limits, rather than the extent, of US power.

Meanwhile, a gene called MSTN encodes a protein called myostatin, which limits rather than enhances muscle development.

The workout is the thing, peace often found in the rhythm of repetition and the exploration of personal limits, rather than the surrounding natural space.

September 10 , 2013George Eaton (@georgeeaton) Notable that Miliband speaks of "strict spending limits", rather than "cuts" (even though the former means the latter).