as in limiting
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will restrict access to the laboratory
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Besides ethical guidelines, the European Union, for instance, has a directive on the use of data, restricting the filing of some information without consent from the person being filed.
—Tom Madsen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This law—a xenophobic measure, later praised by Hitler, aimed at restricting immigration to the US—had the effect of curbing immigration of Catholics and, especially, Jews.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
The defense also did its job against Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, coming up with four sacks and restricting his ability to run.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2024
Besides ethical guidelines, the European Union, for instance, has a directive on the use of data, restricting the filing of some information without consent from the person being filed.
—Tom Madsen, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This law—a xenophobic measure, later praised by Hitler, aimed at restricting immigration to the US—had the effect of curbing immigration of Catholics and, especially, Jews.
—Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
The defense also did its job against Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, coming up with four sacks and restricting his ability to run.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Restricting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restricting. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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