restricting

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Union leaders opposed cuts that would cost jobs; they want the district to focus instead on restricting outside contracting and limiting senior executive pay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

The ban follows growing pressure from campaigners to make the online world safer for young people, and is part of an international trend of governments restricting who can access social media.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

I would like to claim an immediate fury which was followed by the noble determination to break the restricting tradition.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou