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restraint

[ri-streynt] / rɪˈstreɪnt /




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Ali praised Dosanjh's ability to bring warmth and restraint to emotionally complex scenes, particularly opposite Shah's character who struggles with Alzheimer's disease.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Eisenhower may not have had Churchill’s romanticism, but part of his greatness was his capacity for restraint.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Shin said “a convincing case could certainly have been made even for raising rates at this meeting,” with uncertainty around the Middle East the main reason for restraint.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Reports cite a range of complicated factors for the restraint, from apathy to technology-induced incapacity.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Leaning forward, my hands on my knees, I count and breathe, count and breathe, forcing calm, restraint.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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