restrictive

Example Sentences

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If you live in a restrictive country like China, Russia or Iran, using a VPN can carry legal consequences.

From Salon

"Slim individuals on restrictive diets tend to lose muscle more than fat," he says.

From BBC

But this must continue for at least 5 years or until you’ve reached age 59½, whichever is longer and, therefore, it’s highly restrictive.

From MarketWatch

There is also a feeling that rules around forwarding tickets to other supporters is restrictive and stops fans helping each other out if they miss out in the ballot.

From BBC

Bypassing censorship: Some jurisdictions are more restrictive than others, with many heavily censoring Internet access.

From Salon