Sentence examples for limits rather than from inspiring English sources

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.

By the end of a decade of continuous warfare, the US had succeeded in exposing the limits, rather than the extent, of its military power.

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

But the architects also see the project as a work-in-progress, "a chance to really experiment hard and push a material to its limits," rather than to craft a complete, polished jewel.

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).

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

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

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.