restraining

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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

On Sunday, a federal judge in Baton Rouge granted Duncan’s request for a temporary restraining order, declaring the bill abolishing the criminal court clerk position to be unconstitutional.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

Judge Trainor also imposed a two-year restraining order.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

A judge granted a temporary restraining order in February 2019, but less than three months later, Fraire and the woman reached an agreement to have it withdrawn.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Matthias’s chair clattered on its side as he sprang forward, breaking free from the restraining paws of the Abbot.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques