restraining

Example Sentences

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The U.K. rate setter estimates that the interest rate at which the BOE is neither stimulating nor restraining the economy is 3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

"Why does GPT 5.5 have a restraining order against 'Raccoons,' 'Goblins,' and 'Pigeons'?"

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

A judge granted a temporary restraining order halting construction at the warehouse soon after Maryland filed its lawsuit.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

He’s probably writing a mental restraining order right now.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King