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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

It looks like a sector attempting to reaccelerate after a long period of policy-driven restraint.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said reacting to temporary energy-price inflation would add unwarranted policy restraint.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

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

From Salon • May 28, 2026

It was free of restraint, free of the fear of consequences; it did not take the familiar shape of a relationship with a parent.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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