restraining

Example Sentences

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He was granted a temporary restraining order and a subsequent hearing was set for July 16.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Judge Katherine Polk Failla, an Obama appointee, issued the temporary restraining order the day after hearing oral argument.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

As the war began, the BOE’s key rate was at a level that policymakers judged was restraining activity and cooling inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued a temporary restraining order banning the fund.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Powell dropped a restraining arm upon Donovan’s suddenly bunched fist.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov