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restrict

[ri-strikt] / rɪˈstrɪkt /


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That boundary can also restrict the movement of marine animals.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

The suit notes precedent is a case from 1977 that ruled the White House cannot arbitrarily restrict press credentials for reporters on grounds that there’s retaliation for viewpoint discrimination.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

Economists are raising estimates for a key indicator known as the neutral rate of interest—an elusive level where borrowing costs neither restrict nor stimulate growth.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

The LGA said it had identified dozens of councils across Wales and England that had been forced to stop or restrict collections, with more expected to follow suit.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

Contemporary European rulers also included some who despised guns and tried to restrict their availability.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

The Bass campaign’s decision came after The Times questioned whether the donations might run afoul of a city law that restricts campaign contributions by city contractors.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The government policy, which came into effect from 1 September, restricts mandatory uniform items with school logos to three for primary schools and four for secondary schools, with the latter including ties.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

A low-carbohydrate diet, also known as the Atkins or ketogenic diet, greatly restricts carbohydrates.

From Science Daily Aug. 29, 2026

Plus, Pennsylvania restricts data-center construction and ABC sues the FCC.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 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

The northern lineage, Pygoscelis papua, is restricted to the Falkland/Malvinas and Martillo Islands in South America.

From Science Daily Sep. 22, 2026

A divided appeals court panel later paused that ruling for the Oval Office, Air Force One and other restricted spaces, allowing the White House to keep the AP out of them while the case proceeds.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

A 10,000-square-foot restricted access warehouse to be built at the port will house mooring lines, pedestrian barriers, gangways and repair gear for the US Navy, said a spokeswoman.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

On Monday, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the tanker hit naval mines and caught fire while passing through what they described as a restricted and unsafe route.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

During the day we were restricted to the fenced areas like livestock, with the sexes separated.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

She plans to meet Thirlwall, who made 17 recommendations including restricting access to insulin, later this week to discuss the inquiry in more detail.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

He has previously vetoed some bills aimed at restricting big tech.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

One possible strategy is restricting protein intake, which could reduce tyrosine exposure.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

Chinese companies have released powerful open-weight models in recent weeks which let users download the numerical parameters that determine their behavior, prompting administration officials to consider restricting access to those tools due to security concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Sparkling scarlet wires are wrapped tightly around me, restricting any movement.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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