restraint
Example Sentences
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And the lack of churn has also been credited to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, who by most accounts has enforced significant restraint from a famously chaotic leader.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
It requires restraint, patience and a willingness to confront ideas that don't affirm one’s own perspective.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Dr Frank Slokan led the development of restraint reduction within the SPS and has written a PHD on the subject.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
“As we’ve expressed previously, the very reason for our optimism about a cessation of hostilities is that it would not require a comprehensive peace agreement — with mutual restraint instead being sufficient,” Bishop said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
He tells it in the true Greek manner, simply and with restraint.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
