restraint
Example Sentences
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Bannon counseled restraint, warning that public engagement would only extend the news cycle.
His restraint suits a story in which machine-kind and humankind begin to feel shrink-wrapped together, the ghosts belabored by increasing social pressure, the humans jolted by high-voltage wires.
From Los Angeles Times
Still, some Democrats counseled restraint in interpreting the results.
From Salon
But, in recent weeks, Leo has favoured restraint.
From Barron's
The budget has laid a strong emphasis on fiscal restraint, targeting a lower deficit for the upcoming financial year.
From BBC
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