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restrain

[ri-streyn] / rɪˈstreɪn /


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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

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

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

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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