restraining

Example Sentences

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Restraining Saudi-owned or affiliated news media outlets has been another thorny priority for Iran.

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023

Restraining orders are aimed at individuals on a case-by-case basis, he writes, while the 19th-century laws were directed at whole classifications of people with the purported goal of preserving "political and social order."

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2023

Less than a week after filing the petition, on July 25, Cabral submitted a declaration that requests a “Protected Elder Temporary Restraining Order” against Ramos.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2022

Restraining orders can be applied for by anyone who is being harassed by another person.

From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 6, 2018

Restraining himself with an effort, Roy attempted to retort sarcastically.

From Rival Pitchers of Oakdale by Scott, Morgan