restrain

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In law and social science, we call this impact a chilling effect – the behavioral tendency for people in face of a threat to self-censor and restrain their activities for self-protection.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The order would also “permanently” restrain and enjoin Musk’s trust from violating the section of the Exchange Act that was the subject of this case, according to the text of the proposed settlement.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

For more than a year, the owners of other major league teams have telegraphed their desire to restrain all that spending, preferably through a salary cap.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

With stable economic growth and inflation making little progress toward the Fed’s goal over the past year, some officials and analysts question whether rates are high enough to restrain growth at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Earlier that morning, the police had strung half-inch steel cables along the sidewalks to restrain the crowd.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling