restraining

Example Sentences

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That, she added, indicates that monetary policy is not restraining the economy.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Elevated rates are restraining demand for what was supposed to be a rebound spring buying season.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

All three boys were also made subject to a three-month curfew and given a restraining order for 10 years not to contact their victims.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Maria Tran said she told the responding deputies that she feared for herself and her family and was requesting help obtaining a restraining order.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

All Miss Mortimer’s advice to Penelope about restraining her natural boldness was forgotten; in Penelope’s view, this was a true emergency.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood