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restricting



ADJECTIVE
tying
Synonyms
STRONG




Example Sentences

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Restricting internet access not only restricts communication with the outside world, but also limits protesters' ability to mobilise, plan and communicate among each other.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Restricting mercury pollution was another key issue for Kennedy, something he personally championed in the past.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

Restricting profits reduces competition, and can prompt a California-style exodus from a market, according to the industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Restricting the life you live based on income you can earn from working is impractical for most people and impossible for many.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2025

Restricting the computers from joining the editorial meetings wasn’t a rule: it was a rule of thumb.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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