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

According to the restraining order application, Palacios contacted Escorcia by phone on April 30 and told him ICE was starting a criminal investigation against him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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

After restraining himself for half an hour, Peter asked somewhat irritably if he would stop fiddling with the radio.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank