restrain
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That framework has a grim internal logic: when the economy improves, policy must restrain it before workers and businesses get too comfortable.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
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
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
Harry and Ron had given up asking her how she was managing to attend several classes at once, but they couldn’t restrain themselves when they saw the exam schedule she had drawn up for herself.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
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