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restriction

[ri-strik-shuhn] / rɪˈstrɪk ʃən /


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Those with uncontrolled high blood pressure, certain heart rhythm disorders, severe anxiety, insomnia, or other conditions that require caffeine restriction should speak with a healthcare provider before increasing their coffee intake.

From Science Daily Jul. 25, 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

In other sports there is no such restriction and Burnham criticised it last month.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Merlyn opened his mouth and shut it twice, before he was able to comply with this restriction.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

Warner executives say the restrictions haven’t materially affected the company’s operations, noting HBO Max continues to grow and the company’s television and movie studios remain among the industry’s strongest creative destinations.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

During the lockdown, dreams contained stronger emotions and more references to restrictions, barriers, confinement, and other limitations.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

They later also encountered restrictions on their movements as they travelled between their training base and group matches in Los Angeles and Seattle.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Advocates of private-school voucher programs argue against restrictions on how the schools operate and push back against the type of oversight enforced on public schools.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Some messages had to be broken on location because of legal restrictions.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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