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restriction

[ri-strik-shuhn] / rɪˈstrɪk ʃən /


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No European country has faced this kind of restriction.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Hyperliquid said in its terms of use that it blocks U.S. traders and bars any circumvention of this restriction, including by VPNs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Roughly 30 to 35 countries offer some form of birthright citizenship, particularly across the Americas, with varying degrees of restriction based on parental residency or legal status.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Previous research had shown that broader dietary patterns, such as fasting or calorie restriction, can influence stem cell activity, but scientists had not pinpointed one specific nutrient responsible for this type of repair response.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

A second restriction on the size of highland populations was the limited available area: the New Guinea highlands have only a few broad valleys, notably the Wahgi and Baliem Valleys, capable of supporting dense populations.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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