restrictive

Example Sentences

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I’m not aware of examples where the OLC became more and more restrictive of presidential power over time.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

The bottom line: Short-term interest rates appear to be too restrictive to the tune of about half a percentage point.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

The difference reflects a larger question facing the central bank: whether the current inflation backdrop requires maintaining restrictive policy, or whether emerging signs of economic softening and improving supply conditions justify a more gradual shift.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Borthwick, who has spoken of his desire to develop England's game from the basic approach which took England to the World Cup semi-final in 2023, has referred to the weight of the jersey proving restrictive.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

There is nothing wrong with using which to introduce a restrictive relative clause, as in The pair of shoes which cost five thousand dollars was hideous.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker