restrictive

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Wu said last week she would vote for the November ballot proposal, even though she had previously expressed concern that the measure was too restrictive.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tyers said the change would also help a number of children who had sensory issues, who found shirts and ties restrictive and distressing.

From BBC

“A top-down shifting from something quite restrictive is complex,” said Philippe Thalmann, a Cambridge University anthropology researcher focused on social reform in Saudi Arabia.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is partly due to highly restrictive immigration policy -- hitting labor supply -- while labor demand has also been impacted as tariffs and government job cuts take a toll on industries.

From Barron's

Censorship circumvention helps people in restrictive countries access the open internet.

From Salon