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Since 2020, the FDA had restricted sales to tobacco-flavored and menthol-flavored vapes amid concerns that fruity flavors appeal to underage users.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The Financial Times reported last month that China had restricted two Manus co-founders from leaving the country, citing three people with knowledge of the matter.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

It would be several weeks before they could access the property, as the National Guard had restricted access.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

The ship reportedly has had restricted manoeuvrability, though the BBC has been unable to confirm this.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024

Once again, my disability had restricted my choices, but then driven me to new ones that seemed so much better than anything else could have been.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge