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restriction

[ri-strik-shuhn] / rɪˈstrɪk ʃən /


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Judge Patrick Field KC, the judge in Middlebrough's trial over the Elbit break-in, lifted the reporting restriction on his conviction at a hearing on Monday morning.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

That raises the possibility that future microbiome-based treatments could improve oxalate breakdown inside the gut, potentially offering an alternative to relying only on dietary restriction.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

But the restriction on iPhones means tens of millions of Russians -- as many as one in four mobile users -- would potentially be cut off from the technology.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

This restriction is impacting her upcoming Wyoming and Montana shows.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Another category of restriction: “persons convicted of a crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

But prior to this, some in China – ranging from civil servants and state-owned enterprise employees to ordinary citizens – already faced restrictions from going to certain countries.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

But in an accompanying memo, the judge expressed skepticism about the visa restrictions on international students and journalists.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

Rival groups of protesters have marched through Portsmouth as police restrictions on the use of masks and balaclavas came into effect.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Posters of a beaming Modi line streets across New Delhi to welcome the leaders, with heavy deployments of security forces across the capital and widespread traffic restrictions.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

It’s my belief that what mostly influenced her was that they had even more diet restrictions than she always had taught and practiced with us.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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