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--ulimit documentation doesn't list the names of all possible limits

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Description

File: engine/reference/commandline/run.md
https://docs.docker.com/engine/reference/commandline/run/#set-ulimits-in-container---ulimit
documents how to set ulimits inside the container. However, it only shows thre examples of values to set: nofile, as, nproc.
However, there are (hopefully?) more; please add a complete list of them including their bash -<x> counterparts to the documentation.

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Read the referenced Set ulimits in container (--ulimit) section in engine/reference/commandline/run.md, starting with its existing nofile, as, and nproc examples. Done means the documentation lists all possible limits and includes the corresponding Bash -<x> names for each.

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Tech stack
docker
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
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2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
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Newbie friendliness
45/100

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