restraining

Example Sentences

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Sheinbaum’s negotiators look ready to give ground on technical issues like increasing U.S. content thresholds for North American cars or restraining Chinese “back door” investment in Mexico.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Judge Trainor also imposed a two-year restraining order.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

A judge granted a temporary restraining order halting construction at the warehouse soon after Maryland filed its lawsuit.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

“Most of the habeas petitions include a motion for temporary restraining orders, and that requires emergency decisions from the courts, which requires the courts to act very fast,” Reisz said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

On his own, his colleague was having difficulty restraining her.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan