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に限って/に限り
1. Only A (A is a special condition)
この魚は本日に限り、一匹五十円だ。
These fish are 50 yen each, but only for today.
2. Shows unfortunate action B right at the time/situation A
Carries the nuance of "Just at the time A, something terrible/undesirable happens." Similar to "Of all the luck, ...", or "Just at the worst possible time, ..."
その日に限って彼は欠席だった。
He was absent only on that day.
3. Because of trust/confidence/belief in A, B
The clause B is usually a statement that the speaker strongly believes in. Often rejects a negative action (He/she would never do such a thing).
このメーカーに限ってこんなダサい服は作らないよ。
This maker would never make such unfashionable clothes.

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Years Studied: ???
Studying: JLPT N2/N1 -------- 44 Games Completed in Japanese
Level: 110,
好 : 344
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Level: 110, 好 : 6,632
Level: 110, 好 : 6,632
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1 year ago

Site admin
Level: 110, 好 : 6,632
Level: 110, 好 : 6,632
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1 year ago

Years Studied: ???
Studying: JLPT N2/N1 -------- 44 Games Completed in Japanese
Level: 110,
好 : 344
Studying: JLPT N2/N1 -------- 44 Games Completed in Japanese
0点
1 year ago

Years Studied: Many on and off
Studying: N2
Level: 657,
好 : 2,878
Studying: N2
0点
1 year ago

Site admin
Level: 110, 好 : 6,632
Level: 110, 好 : 6,632
0点
1 year ago

Years Studied: Many on and off
Studying: N2
Level: 657,
好 : 2,878
Studying: N2
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1 year ago

Site admin
Level: 110, 好 : 6,632
Level: 110, 好 : 6,632
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Level: 110, 好 : 6,632
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