restrain
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It may directly reduce oxidative stress while also increasing mitochondrial microproteins that help restrain damaging cellular pathways.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
The two sides are set to resume peace talks intended to strike a long-term deal to end hostilities and restrain Tehran’s nuclear program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
Singer Sae Sar -- who performs under a stage name -- said such stresses fuel the appetite for nightlife even as they restrain it, giving Yangon's social scene its contradictory quality.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 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
Lissa stared at him, struggling to restrain MacDuff.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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Ultimately, the goal is growth that is less dependent on leverage combined with regulation that restrains excess without choking activity.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
Russia’s central bank Friday lowered its key interest rate for a fifth straight meeting, but said it will continue to keep borrowing costs at a level that restrains activity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
More aggressive fine print restrains other follies like the bond portfolio mismatches that undid California-based Silicon Valley Bank two years ago, says Davide Oneglia, director of European and global macro at TS Lombard.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2025
And it is not just fear, fear of standing alone, that restrains you; it is also genuine uncertainty….
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025
Kat restrains my hand and stoops over him.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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Discovery are “temporarily enjoined and restrained from closing or consummating the transaction or taking any steps, directly or indirectly, to integrate or consolidate their operations pursuant to the transaction.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
That’s the most restrained reading in 5½ years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
The reception was more restrained in London, Carney’s next stop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Only after the prey is fully restrained does the spider approach and wrap it in silk.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
The meadowlarks sang like water, and the wild doves, concealed among the bursting leaves of the oaks, made a sound of restrained grieving.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
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The 14-day restraining order means Paramount will fall short on its hopes to have the deal closed before the end of the month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín, based in Oakland, on Monday granted a temporary restraining order request by a coalition of 12 state attorneys general, led by California Atty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
But the coalition of attorney generals has requested that the companies halt the transaction pending judicial review, threatening a temporary restraining order if they do not comply.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The coalition has asked the companies not to close the transaction until the legal challenge is resolved, and warned it would seek a temporary restraining order if they refuse.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
The tears he had been restraining broke out and poured down his cheeks in a torrent.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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