- present participle of restrict.
restricting
Example Sentences
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Restricting mercury pollution was another key issue for Kennedy, something he personally championed in the past.
From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026
Restricting profits reduces competition, and can prompt a California-style exodus from a market, according to the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
"Restricting access to these essential services not only endanger lives but embolden authorities to conceal and evade accountability for human rights abuses," it said.
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
Restricting the life you live based on income you can earn from working is impractical for most people and impossible for many.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2025
Restricting the computers from joining the editorial meetings wasn’t a rule: it was a rule of thumb.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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