- present participle of restrict.
restricting
Example Sentences
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Regulations will include restricting sales to people under 21, banning sales near schools and daycare centers and the creation of labels warning against its use, according to the motion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
These include restricting direct messaging for children under 16, not recommending this age group's content to strangers, and allowing parents to set screen-time limits and block accounts.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The government under former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer considered restricting AI chatbots for under-18s alongside its other reforms on social media use by children.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The findings suggest that a low-fat vegan diet can substantially reduce dietary energy density, allowing people to consume fewer calories and lose weight without intentionally restricting their calorie intake.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Her success earned her an offer for a graduate fellowship, but she thought spending three years studying a single medieval poet sounded restricting.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
