restrained

Example Sentences

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Despite tasting defeat, Parker was restrained in his response to the decision.

From BBC

These patchwork visions have a restrained, contemplative air that carefully weighs the seriousness of their themes without ever dipping into melodrama or titillation.

From The Wall Street Journal

After some long-winded bickering between the two camps, the fighters - relatively restrained until that point - finally sparked into life.

From BBC

But remarks were much more muted, restrained or simply absent about remaining senior royals.

From BBC

She was restrained multiple times and felt it was very important for it to be recorded accurately to provide a true picture about the treatment of patients.

From BBC