restraining

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The 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 21, 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

Sheinbaum’s negotiators look ready to give ground on technical issues like increasing U.S. content thresholds for North American cars or restraining Chinese “back door” investment in Mexico.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

A judge granted a temporary restraining order halting construction at the warehouse soon after Maryland filed its lawsuit.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Root’s cheeks glowed with the effort of restraining his anger.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer