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restriction

[ri-strik-shuhn] / rɪˈstrɪk ʃən /


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"The restriction on education beyond grade six is a separate issue," he said, directing us to the ministry of education who would "hopefully… provide a satisfactory response".

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Roughly 30 to 35 countries offer some form of birthright citizenship, particularly across the Americas, with varying degrees of restriction based on parental residency or legal status.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Earlier this month, it expanded that law to, among other things, eliminate an age restriction on care recipients, expand the maximum credit to $3,000 and raise income-eligibility thresholds.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The White House denied there was ever a restriction or ban on U.S. aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The government retaliated by banning all gatherings relating to my imprisonment, but this restriction was ignored by the liberation movement.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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