- present participle of restrict.
restricting
Example Sentences
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Regulations will include restricting sales to people under 21, banning sales near schools and daycare centers and the creation of labels warning against its use, according to the motion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Across South East Asia, authorities are looking at restricting social media use for minors, citing possible ill effects.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The findings suggest that a low-fat vegan diet can substantially reduce dietary energy density, allowing people to consume fewer calories and lose weight without intentionally restricting their calorie intake.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Jackson said Tehran’s response tool kit includes rationing fuel and electricity, restricting access to scarce hard currency, and printing money to fund wages, reconstruction and other government spending despite diminished revenues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
In addition to restricting the overall size of their virtual environments, earlier MMOs had been forced to limit their virtual populations, usually to a few thousand users per server.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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