restrictive

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With competitive three-tier pricing starting at $3.49/month, it offers a refined, “set-it-and-forget-it” experience that reliably unblocks global content and performs exceptionally well even in restrictive jurisdictions.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

They highlight that restrictive zoning is largely to blame for underproduction relative to job growth and concur that rent control is counterproductive as it discourages the addition of supply, even with strong demand.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

They also highlighted an additional 24 planets within a more restrictive 3D habitable zone, based on tighter assumptions about how much heat a planet can tolerate before becoming uninhabitable.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

The study suggests restrictive policies boost face‑to‑face interaction at school, but can also contribute to some pupils using their phones more at home, affecting sleep and physical activity.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Gradually, then, the restrictive modes were replaced by the more flexible system of keys, which allowed for a larger number of notes to be available at any given time.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall