have restrained
- present perfect of restrain.
Example Sentences
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But I had assumed that the checks and balances built into the American system would have restrained executive powers.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
Councillors were also found to have restrained officers’ freedom to carry out operational duties by “heavy direction and oversight”.
From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2023
U.S. oil producers have restrained spending and scaled back production growth in favor of investor returns.
From Reuters ● Mar. 6, 2023
In recent years these organizations have restrained investment and focused on keeping shareholders happy with large dividends and share buybacks.
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2023
Françoise would have restrained her, but the child slid along a bench so quickly that the nurse’s protest came too late.
From The Revellers by Tracy, Louis
