- present participle of restrain.
restraining
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Cienfuegos said the restraining order has since been largely lifted and a “no contact order” remains, which “prevents Kruger and I from coming closer than 10 feet while campaigning.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
US District Judge Jennifer Rochon issued a temporary restraining order, preventing the administration from creating or airing such ads for 14 days.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The latest courtroom clash comes after a temporary restraining order was granted against Seaver on Sept. 22.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
Martinez was granted the restraining order and is seeking sole legal and physical custody.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
I’ve just finished my own stew and am barely restraining myself from licking the plate.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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