as in to limit
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will restrict access to the laboratory
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Lean into comfort with their super soft, modal blends, that feel ultra smooth to the touch and move with your body, rather than restricting, with every bend.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
These same organizations have accused Israel of restricting or creating hurdles to the entry of aid throughout the war.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Anthropic also calls for building more AI infrastructure, such as the $500 billion Stargate project, and further restricting semiconductor exports to adversaries.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 6 Mar. 2025
Insecticides have been identified as leading causes of butterfly decline, which can be tackled with policy intervention such as restricting harmful insecticides, promoting integrated pest management and encouraging diversified cropping, according to the study.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
These same organizations have accused Israel of restricting or creating hurdles to the entry of aid throughout the war.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Anthropic also calls for building more AI infrastructure, such as the $500 billion Stargate project, and further restricting semiconductor exports to adversaries.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 6 Mar. 2025
Insecticides have been identified as leading causes of butterfly decline, which can be tackled with policy intervention such as restricting harmful insecticides, promoting integrated pest management and encouraging diversified cropping, according to the study.
—Sarah Metz, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Restrict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrict. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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