restrained
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In March 2024, Wang tried to escape but was caught and restrained.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
AI search monetization remains intentionally restrained against intense price competition, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Tanook Hines, USC’s top returning receiver, was a bit less restrained in his evaluation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Globalization, cheap manufacturing, abundant savings and restrained wage growth all combined to drive down inflation and, ultimately, interest rates.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
The police were uncharacteristically restrained and their behavior baffled us.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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