limited selection

collocation in English

meaningsoflimitedandselection

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limited
adjective
uk
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/us
/ˈlɪm.ɪ.t̬ɪd/
small in amount ...
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selection
noun
uk
/sɪˈlek.ʃən/us
/səˈlek.ʃən/
the act of choosing someone ...
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(Definition oflimitedandselectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoflimited selection

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In sum, this evidence suggests that somelimitedselectionbased on expected longevity is taking place, despite the high proportion of retirees who annuitize.
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Mating patterns in malaria parasiteslimitedselectionof ' domesticated ' parasite clones may provide a rather misleading impression of mating patterns in the field situation.
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But what is clear from even thislimitedselectionis that there are many ways of operating beyond the limited value system of mainstream architectural culture.
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No estimate has been made of whether allowing pharmacists to prescribe alimitedselectionof drugs would lead to savings or to additional costs.
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Therefore, until we get the houses available there must be a strictlylimitedselection.
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My noble friend rightly referred to the fact that this clause relates to alimitedselectionof charities for the relief of poverty.
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This proposes a block exemption for alimitedselectionof tickets sold under statutory quality partnerships.
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It was designed to reproduce voice samples, and had a verylimitedselectionof pitches.
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They also carry alimitedselectionof parts for boat repair.
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Upon starting the game, a verylimitedselectionof cars, tracks, challenges, and background music is available.
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It features a strictlylimitedselectionof bronze handprints of iconic and historic entertainment and sporting celebrities, in honor of their outstanding achievement.
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In contrast, classified advertising generally appears in a distinct section, was traditionally text-only, and was available in alimitedselectionof typefaces.
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Rather than choose from alimitedselectionof predefined plans, mobile users can buy exact amounts of each type of service desired.
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The school's football program had such alimitedselectionof players that faculty had to be used to fill the roster.
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The result of which is a new emphasis on healthy food, alimitedselectionof sweets and no cigarettes on sale.
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However, students may also choose to take alimitedselectionof private or group lessons in their homes.
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Alimitedselectionof light commercial vehicles were offered starting in 1933.
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