restrain
Example Sentences
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A new pain-free technique for restraining prisoners is being introduced across Scotland's jails.
From BBC
Nevada won a temporary restraining order against Kalshi, and Arizona filed criminal charges against its parent companies.
Guardiola's celebration for the opening goal was only slightly less restrained than his jig down the line for City's second.
From BBC
It was not immediately clear when a judge might rule on the request for a restraining order.
From Los Angeles Times
A coalition of eight states filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to stop the combination of Nexstar Media and Tegna after the formerly rival broadcasters closed on their $6.2 billion merger.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
