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restriction

[ri-strik-shuhn] / rɪˈstrɪk ʃən /


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Placement gets you onto restriction lists for wellness checks that they say may result in an AC bed.

From Slate Jul. 31, 2026

“Better modest restriction now than severe restriction later,” said Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan in a speech last week.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

“Yeah, she still is on a minutes restriction, but we’re getting near the end of that, which is great,” Roberts said pregame.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

It found one in 10 videos recommended by YouTube's Up Next algorithm featured thinspiration, extreme calorie restriction or other harmful material, although the situation had improved over the past two years.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

On March 2nd, the Senate passed the Kansas-Ne- braska Bill which repealed the Missouri Compromise restriction and divided the Nebraska Territory into two territories: Kansas and Nebraska.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry

Ukrainians have largely adapted to the restrictions and sometimes shame others who repost such videos online.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

In Clovis, the local agency hasn’t yet imposed pumping restrictions, but farmer Susie Borneman Silva said she expects limits soon and doesn’t know how it will affect her small almond orchard.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

Instead, they often begin by experimenting with technology, testing systems or trying to bypass restrictions before becoming drawn into online communities where hacking is encouraged.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

BP has launched moves to sell its North Sea business, the British oil and gas giant announced Friday, as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces pressure to ease drilling restrictions in the area.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

Instead of the restrictions of prison, we had only a few rules to obey.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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