restrict
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Economist Odhiambo Ramogi argues that the move to restrict foreign nationals from businesses is too broad - and could do with finessing.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Tehran has said it would act against threats and has announced plans for a new “exclusion zone” around the approaches to Hormuz, where Iran would seek to restrict shipping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
That connection appears to restrict how freely the plants can adapt, with selection for larger flowers taking precedence over the potential benefit of earlier flowering.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
The Panama Canal will restrict the number of vessels transiting the crucial waterway from Friday for the second time ever due to drought caused by the El Nino climate phenomenon.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
He added that the order to restrict text messaging by federal employees behind the wheel “sends a very clear signal to the American public that distracted driving is dangerous and unacceptable.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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The Bass campaign’s decision came after The Times questioned whether the donations might run afoul of a city law that restricts campaign contributions by city contractors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
The brain has its own specialized immune cells, along with the blood-brain barrier, which restricts many substances and cells from entering brain tissue.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Beijing restricts Tesla vehicles from certain government and military locations because of concerns about cameras and data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The United States restricts exports to China of the most cutting-edge silicon chips used to power artificial intelligence systems, designed by industry leader Nvidia.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
‘He restricts my powers. This storm above? I haven’t had this much fun in ages, yet it is only a small taste of what I can do!’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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Interest in glutathione rose last year when California's state Board of Pharmacy attempted to pass new rules that would have severely restricted its production.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Gulf oil production and exports remain severely restricted, while flows through the Strait of Hormuz averaged just 7.6 million barrels a day in August—13.1 million barrels a day below prewar levels.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
It’s possible that limited diversity and abundance of prey may mean their nutrition is restricted.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Your mother would not be restricted by the terms of the 529 plan, which comes with a 10% penalty and ordinary income tax if the funds are withdrawn for something other than educational expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Greg Lippmann was paid $47 million in 2007, although $24 million of it was in restricted stock that he could not collect unless he hung around Deutsche Bank for a few more years.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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Odegaard was troubled by knee and shoulder injuries last season, restricting him to only 36 games in all competitions, scoring just one goal with seven assists.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
One possible strategy is restricting protein intake, which could reduce tyrosine exposure.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
Unified’s current handling of AI could make it a leader in restricting its use.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Chinese companies have released powerful open-weight models in recent weeks which let users download the numerical parameters that determine their behavior, prompting administration officials to consider restricting access to those tools due to security concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Sparkling scarlet wires are wrapped tightly around me, restricting any movement.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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