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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And Anthropic has restricted access to its cyber tool Mythos on the grounds that it is too powerful to fall into the wrong hands.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Anthropic has restricted access to Mythos on cybersecurity grounds, given what the company calls its ability to quickly identify vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, including banking platforms and power grids.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Meantime, a screwworm parasite has restricted imports of Mexican cattle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
“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
“You are not supposed to be in here. The Collective has restricted this area.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
