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restraint

[ri-streynt] / rɪˈstreɪnt /




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Rather than layering targeted surcharges atop a punitive system, city and state leaders should pursue spending restraint.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

"But that can also be a strength in a context where restraint and efficiency are valued," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

I was able to practice restraint in the song while also still being interesting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

It said nuclear power plant sites and nearby areas "must never be attacked" and called for "maximum military restraint" to avoid a nuclear accident.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

At first I showed restraint and only wrote her once a week.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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