restriction

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As well as the restriction on face coverings, Hochul announced that ICE agents would no longer be permitted to enter schools, libraries, community centers, polling sites, and other sensitive locations without a judicial warrant.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

While restrained eating can support weight loss when balanced, extreme restriction can sometimes contribute to unhealthy eating behaviors.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Over the weekend Pakistan announced that it has designated six corridors—both ports and land borders—through which Iranian goods could transit without restriction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Dresser also criticized Anthropic’s strategy for being built on “fear, restriction, and the idea that a small group of elites should control AI.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Glancing around, I was aware of the disconnect between Farmer’s world and the world of gift shops with luxury goods, affluent passengers, and the freedom for some to move about the world without restriction.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French