restraint
noun
a restraining action or influence.
restraints
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pluralof restraint.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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If universities believe limits on athlete compensation are necessary, the answer should look like the system used elsewhere in American sports: negotiate those restraints with the people affected by them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
DWP officials concede they’re hampered by budget restraints, manpower limitations, long project timelines and the sizable footprint of the repairs needed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Specificity is key, because AI recommendations are going to be more targeted if there are more restraints in the prompt.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
Azerbaijani singer Jiva fought against restraints as she sang Just Go, a furious exorcism of a toxic relationship.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
For a year she’d been fighting with Dad, bucking under the restraints he put on her.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
