restrictive

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At the meeting, Fed policymakers "generally judged that the current policy rate was within the range of plausible estimates of its neutral level," meaning one with neither a restrictive nor expansionary effect.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Members judged that, while it was still uncertain, financial conditions would probably be somewhat restrictive after this decision,” the minutes said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

And following a restrictive diet that cuts out entire food groups like vegetables doesn’t align with established nutrition research, either.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

O'Donnell added that the revamped look brought a learning curve when it came to performing in more restrictive outfits: "I'm used to wearing trackies, so that was an experience."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Howard officials decided to challenge the DAR’s restrictive policy, beginning a crucial battle in the campaign to end Jim Crow social practices in the nation’s capital.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman