restrictive
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Renewed Middle East tensions likely drove up oil prices and stoked inflation concerns, reinforcing expectations of a more restrictive monetary policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
In a new study published in Physical Review Letters, they found that one of the postulates used in the 2021 analysis was more restrictive than necessary.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
Some beachgoers have lamented that Laguna Beach’s policy is too restrictive, and that long days spent on the sand require more shade than a small umbrella provides, particularly for families with small children.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
Experts warn that if a whole generation stops believing the state pension will be there, it could push people towards more risky investments, prompt overly restrictive behaviour, or lead others not to save at all.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
In practice, however, this first limitation is less restrictive than the second one.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
Vocabulary lists containing restrictive
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