restrict
verb (used with object)
to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.
has restricted
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present perfectof restrict (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“It has had a psychological impact on my life; it has restricted me, and I can’t move freely if I have to travel to India,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
Several technology heavyweights have barred staff from running claw agents on work machines, and China's government has restricted state enterprises from using the platform over data security fears.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
The company previously said it has restricted Grok’s image-generation abilities and that it takes action to remove high-priority violative content.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
Its chemical behavior can be unpredictable, which has restricted its broader adoption.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2026
“You are not supposed to be in here. The Collective has restricted this area.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
