restraining

Example Sentences

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Sheinbaum’s negotiators look ready to give ground on technical issues like increasing U.S. content thresholds for North American cars or restraining Chinese “back door” investment in Mexico.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

He was given a restraining order to prevent him from contacting Prosser for 10 years.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

On Sunday, a federal judge in Baton Rouge granted Duncan’s request for a temporary restraining order, declaring the bill abolishing the criminal court clerk position to be unconstitutional.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

The Vasquez Perdomo lawsuit resulted in an initial temporary restraining order that was upheld by the 9th Circuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

I try and sit up, but some sort of wide restraining band around my waist keeps me from rising more than a few inches.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins