- present participle of restrict.
restricting
Example Sentences
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Fires had incinerated the surrounding forestry, restricting their access to food and bringing them closer to humans.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Seafood has been slower to face such scrutiny, though, as the world leans further into aquaculture, that may change, she said, particularly if more governments begin restricting imports tied to illegality or unsustainable practices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
The UN Human Rights Council on Monday unanimously urged the Taliban to repeal all practices restricting the fundamental freedoms of women and girls, saying Afghanistan's institutionalised discrimination should shock humanity.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
For years, home prices have marched upward, hitting new record highs as people hung on to their homes and their ultralow mortgage rates, restricting supply.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
I would like to claim an immediate fury which was followed by the noble determination to break the restricting tradition.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
