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restriction

[ri-strik-shuhn] / rɪˈstrɪk ʃən /


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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

Calling the planned restriction "difficult but necessary", he said the government's goal was not to distance young people from technology which "can be a source of inspiration, knowledge and creativity".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Slovakia last month ordered a 30-day restriction on diesel sales while foreigners have to pay more for the fuel there.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

When I first heard of this new restriction, I felt a brief sense of freedom.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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