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Recent Examples of restrictively
Countering these threats with missiles is restrictively expensive, requiring a cheaper alternative ASAP.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
The analysis provides a range because uncertainty remains about how restrictively administration officials will enact the policies.
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Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
For those who have spent that money, the stakes are restrictively high.
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Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Aug. 2022
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
The analysis provides a range because uncertainty remains about how restrictively administration officials will enact the policies.
—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
For those who have spent that money, the stakes are restrictively high.
—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
19 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictively
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This requires hiring more selectively, holding a higher bar for what productivity actually looks like and being willing to pay significantly more when someone clears it.
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Beyond that, our focus remains on reinforcing partnerships with our strongest existing brands while selectively evaluating emerging opportunities.
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Beccari has personally called on Massimo Osanna, the head of national museums at Italy’s culture ministry, to ensure the location is ready on time.
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The Democrats alleged Krach, the Freedom 250 CEO, traveled in January to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to personally solicit foreign government officials and business leaders for money to help fund America’s birthday celebrations.
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Unlike standalone projects developed individually, Lightshift is grouping the installations into a larger portfolio.
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As victims are identified, they will be contacted individually, according to a sheriff’s office release.
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“Restrictively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictively. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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