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restrictive

adjective as in contrary

adjective as in provisional

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If you live in a restrictive country like China, Russia or Iran, using a VPN can carry legal consequences.

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"Slim individuals on restrictive diets tend to lose muscle more than fat," he says.

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But this must continue for at least 5 years or until you’ve reached age 59½, whichever is longer and, therefore, it’s highly restrictive.

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There is also a feeling that rules around forwarding tickets to other supporters is restrictive and stops fans helping each other out if they miss out in the ballot.

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Bypassing censorship: Some jurisdictions are more restrictive than others, with many heavily censoring Internet access.

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