Example Sentences

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But it was too late, both for him and the cage in the warehouse that had been restraining the walkers.

From New York Times • Mar. 15, 2015

The tears he had been restraining broke out and poured down his cheeks in a torrent.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

Outside the door they both burst into giggles, as though they had been restraining themselves before Marise.

From Rough-Hewn by Canfield, Dorothy

He had been restraining his feelings with all the strength of his will since Farr had announced his intentions.

From The Landloper by Day, Holman

She had been restraining herself in the presence of her father all the morning; but now, that long-pent-up sob might come forth.

From Romola by Eliot, George