restrain

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In law and social science, we call this impact a chilling effect – the behavioral tendency for people in face of a threat to self-censor and restrain their activities for self-protection.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

“This heightened competition has pressured online florists to restrain prices and speed up delivery, driving down profit for major companies like 1-800-Flowers.com and FTD Companies,” analyst Matthew Buchko wrote in a February report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

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

I couldn’t restrain myself from touching his face, the place where his dimple caved into his skin.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd