restraint
Example Sentences
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Pahlavi also called on Iranian authorities "to show restraint and avoid any bloodshed".
From Barron's
The UN children's charity said it was "alarmed" by reports of child casualties in the conflict, and called on all sides to "exercise maximum restraint, protect civilian lives".
From Barron's
This time, gold showed both its reflex and its restraint.
From MarketWatch
The states have fewer labour law restraints than in the West and total alignment between airlines and airport operators.
From Barron's
The Unite union said workers lacked kit such as restraints, had inadequate first aid training and no risk assessments.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
