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Restraining orders were issued against both parties in 2019, and the Wallingfords had to give up their firearms as a result — prompting their lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2023

Restraining Saudi-owned or affiliated news media outlets has been another thorny priority for Iran.

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023

Restraining orders are aimed at individuals on a case-by-case basis, he writes, while the 19th-century laws were directed at whole classifications of people with the purported goal of preserving "political and social order."

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2023

If you are being harassed, you’ll need to fill out a Petitioner’s Affidavit and a Petition for a Restraining Order.

From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 6, 2018

Restraining herself with difficulty and pacing the room.

From The 'Mind the Paint' Girl A Comedy in Four Acts by Pinero, Arthur Wing, Sir