restraint

Example Sentences

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Supporters have long viewed that style as part of his appeal, while critics argue it undermines the significance of moments that would traditionally call for unity or restraint.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

And the lack of churn has also been credited to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, who by most accounts has enforced significant restraint from a famously chaotic leader.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have a mutual defence pact and in another meeting, Sharif told Farhan that Riyadh had shown "remarkable restraint" in the crisis.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Their restraint appears to be one of the Iran war’s casualties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

After years of practice, restraint came easily to Elizebeth.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield