restricting

Example Sentences

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Regulation isn’t about restricting choice—it is about preserving integrity where it matters most.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

China, for example, is reportedly planning on restricting exports of sulfuric acid, which is used in metals mining and production, starting May 1.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

It took the same step during the brutal clampdown of protests earlier this year, which was mainly aimed at restricting protesters' ability to organise and access information.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Beijing, meanwhile, is reportedly considering restricting exports of solar-energy components to the U.S., a move that could threaten the domestic supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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