restricting

Example Sentences

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The German self-regulatory body responsible for age ratings of films didn’t rate the film for home entertainment, thus restricting its release in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

One thing stood between McAfee and all of that business: a federal regulation restricting the sale of raw milk from one state to another.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

The other involved a Hawaii law restricting where holders of concealed carry permits can bring their firearms.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Union leaders opposed cuts that would cost jobs; they want the district to focus instead on restricting outside contracting and limiting senior executive pay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The story went on to say, “The federal government is permitting a California biotechnology company to license three experimental cancer drugs from Cuba—making an exception to the policy of tightly restricting trade with that country.”

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman