restraining

Example Sentences

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Elevated rates are restraining demand for what was supposed to be a rebound spring buying season.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

All three boys were also made subject to a three-month curfew and given a restraining order for 10 years not to contact their victims.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Hiking rates right as higher oil prices threaten to slow Japan’s economy by restraining corporate activity and private consumption is not without risk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Both filed for restraining orders and sought anger management during the divorce.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“It’s all right, Draco,” said Narcissa, restraining him with her thin white fingers upon his shoulder.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling