restraining

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Sheinbaum’s negotiators look ready to give ground on technical issues like increasing U.S. content thresholds for North American cars or restraining Chinese “back door” investment in Mexico.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Judge Trainor also imposed a two-year restraining order.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

A judge granted a temporary restraining order halting construction at the warehouse soon after Maryland filed its lawsuit.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

The Vasquez Perdomo lawsuit resulted in an initial temporary restraining order that was upheld by the 9th Circuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

In new territory, out of reach of the restraining hand of the natural enemies that kept down its numbers in its native land, an invading plant or animal is able to become enormously abundant.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson