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restrain

[ri-streyn] / rɪˈstreɪn /


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The order would also “permanently” restrain and enjoin Musk’s trust from violating the section of the Exchange Act that was the subject of this case, according to the text of the proposed settlement.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

They continue to repeat the instruction while the suspect is on the ground and as they work to restrain him.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Limiting base wage increases and using more tax-advantaged overtime hours instead can restrain employers’ total costs while raising workers’ take-home pay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

For more than a year, the owners of other major league teams have telegraphed their desire to restrain all that spending, preferably through a salary cap.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Sansa always felt safer when Cersei was there to restrain her son.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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