restrained

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“Her heart was pierced because of what she would see,” Wille said, in what struck me as a moment of restrained insight.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The public rhetoric around Taiwan last week remained carefully restrained.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Smith had studied the architects while a student at Hampton University, and has documented on his Instagram their various stylings, which range from restrained to whimsical to ornate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

“Fiscal policy will be even more restrained than our forecast,” he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Citra found herself wanting to grip Rowan’s hand in anticipation and squeeze it until it was bloodless, but she restrained herself.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman