restraining
Example Sentences
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Circuit held an emergency hearing in a lawsuit filed by the news outlets, and at around midnight, Judge Kelly issued a temporary restraining order to stop the White House ban for 14 days.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2026
The temporary restraining order will remain in place for 14 days while the judge decides whether to extend it for the duration of the litigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
On Tuesday, Parton’s estate, She’s Alive, LLC, requested a restraining order against Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver, court records show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
The company that manages Parton's businesses and properties, She's Alive, is seeking a temporary civil restraining order against him.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Will felt himself grow dizzy, and Lyra was restraining Pantalaimon, hare-formed himself in sympathy, who was bucking and snapping in her arms.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
