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

According to the restraining order application, Palacios contacted Escorcia by phone on April 30 and told him ICE was starting a criminal investigation against him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He was also given a restraining order against contacting Dodsworth, who described the day of sentencing as challenging.

From BBC • May 19, 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

Celaena curtsied, restraining the urge to keep walking; if she had to deal with too much courtly nonsense, she might be better off back in Endovier.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas