restrict
verb (used with object)
to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.
restricting
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present participleof restrict.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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In March, a federal district judge granted the trust a preliminary injunction, temporarily restricting the ballroom construction from proceeding while the litigation continued.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
BBC Sport has counted every permanent transfer and loan between Premier League clubs since the summer of 2022, restricting the analysis to the 15 sides who have been in the top flight throughout that period.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Nothing stops a parent from restricting apps, capping screen time or banning phones from bedrooms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Schultz’s original bill would have phased out pesticides with PFAs and put California in line with Maine and Minnesota, which passed laws restricting their use.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The story went on to say, “The federal government is permitting a California biotechnology company to license three experimental cancer drugs from Cuba—making an exception to the policy of tightly restricting trade with that country.”
From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman
