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restrict

[ri-strikt] / rɪˈstrɪkt /


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A growing number of governments are seeking to restrict minors’ access to social media amid concerns over its impact on mental health.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The rule would also restrict research topics, limit U.S. scientists’ ability to collaborate with colleagues in other countries and make it easier for the government to suspend or cancel grants at any time.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Instead you have to try to restrict his supply, at source, where the ball is coming from.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

In theory, the Supreme Court itself could rule that other features that restrict presidential control—like the inability to fill temporary vacancies—are also unconstitutional.

From Slate Jul. 6, 2026

One reason is, of course, that we do not seem able to restrict our communication to information-bearing, relevant signals.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas

The budget includes a provision that restricts the maximum tax credit companies can claim in a given year to $5 million or 50% of a company’s tax state tax liability, whichever is greater.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

A narrow pelvis improves locomotion, but restricts the birth canal’s size.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

If users are traveling to foreign countries or live in one that restricts content, VPNs can unlock these platforms.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

This in turn pushes up borrowing costs and restricts the flow of money in the economy, limiting further price hikes and bringing inflation under control.

From BBC Jun. 10, 2026

The “no hair” theorem is of great practical importance, because it so greatly restricts the possible types of black holes.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking

President Trump recently rescinded executive orders that restricted off-roading on federal public lands, but other rules remain on place.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

Akzo said it is restricted from any engagement with Nippon Paint given that the approach constitutes an alternative proposal to its merger with Axalta.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

However, the vaccine was also restricted for use in some countries because of rare blood clots which affected up to one in 100,000 people.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

In China, where the internet is tightly regulated by the state, minors' access to social media has been restricted progressively since 2019.

From Barron's Jul. 12, 2026

Similarly restricted uses characterize early Egyptian, Mesoamerican, and Chinese writing.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

Extreme heat depresses economic activity by restricting work and disrupting transport.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

One thing stood between McAfee and all of that business: a federal regulation restricting the sale of raw milk from one state to another.

From Salon Jun. 22, 2026

But, if not to all, Watts thinks weight regulations or restrictions could allow locals to use it while restricting larger vehicles like HGVs.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

The other involved a Hawaii law restricting where holders of concealed carry permits can bring their firearms.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

The only stipulation was that he had to describe the two models impartially, without arguing in favour of the Copernican system, and restricting himself to the astronomical and mathematical arguments on both sides.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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