restrict
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Countries around the world restrict information about child offenders or set a high bar for identifying them.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Skeptics have cautioned that AI models are prone to mistakes and overemphasizing the technology could restrict the types of studies researchers pursue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“The U.S. wants to restrict China’s rise in strategic semiconductors, while global companies still need adequate supply at reasonable cost.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 18, 2026
The rule would also restrict research topics, limit U.S. scientists’ ability to collaborate with colleagues in other countries and make it easier for the government to suspend or cancel grants at any time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
While Islam doesn’t restrict women from exercising—in fact all Muslims are required to care for their bodies through exercise and healthy eating habits—women face a unique set of challenges with sports.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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Chinese AI executives have expressed concern that they will struggle to close the gap with the U.S. because Washington restricts China’s access to the world’s best chips and chip-making equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The budget includes a provision that restricts the maximum tax credit companies can claim in a given year to $5 million or 50% of a company’s tax state tax liability, whichever is greater.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
A narrow pelvis improves locomotion, but restricts the birth canal’s size.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
If users are traveling to foreign countries or live in one that restricts content, VPNs can unlock these platforms.
From Salon ● Jun. 10, 2026
The “no hair” theorem is of great practical importance, because it so greatly restricts the possible types of black holes.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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Manchester United fans have reacted with fury after "thousands" had their season-ticket accounts restricted.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
However, “situation in the Strait of Hormuz remained precarious, as navigation continues to be severely restricted, keeping the physical market tight,” the head of Customer Relationship Management adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Knutti pointed out that "so far, the US has not restricted access to the data".
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
The findings suggest that time restricted eating may be practical in the short term while also producing effects that continue well beyond the initial program.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
Weight limits restricted how much she could actually bring back to Earth, so she was going to collect first, then sort out the most interesting 50 kilograms to take home.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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The FT’s article reports that the Chinese government discussed restricting the transfer of important data abroad and limiting the downloads of models by foreign users.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
“The Court recognized what we’ve said from the beginning: California cannot fix consumer confusion by restricting truthful speech.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Monday's expert report also recommended restricting social media for children under the age of 13, with access only allowed under adult supervision.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
The German self-regulatory body responsible for age ratings of films didn’t rate the film for home entertainment, thus restricting its release in the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
When the award was announced, the chief was in the third year of a five-year ban restricting him to the district of Stanger in Natal.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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