restrictive
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At the meeting, Fed policymakers "generally judged that the current policy rate was within the range of plausible estimates of its neutral level," meaning one with neither a restrictive nor expansionary effect.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
It was me and a very small team starting with what I felt like was missing in the market — which was great-looking clothing that was not restrictive, but also technical.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
China’s market watchdog on Tuesday approved its acquisition of the online audio platform on condition that it fulfills a series of restrictive commitments to ensure fair market competition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Decades of inadequate investment in social housing, sluggish construction rates, and Australia's restrictive planning laws - which limit homes being built where most people want to live – have taken a toll.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Indeed, with some restrictive relatives, which is the only option, such as That which doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and The book in which I scribbled my notes is worthless.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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