restraint
noun
a restraining action or influence.
restraints
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pluralof restraint.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Both have player drafts, salary caps, free-agency rules and other restraints that would be suspicious in ordinary markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
That leads to a long discussion of the use of restraints on the elderly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Specificity is key, because AI recommendations are going to be more targeted if there are more restraints in the prompt.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026
There are also other potential restraints on the U.S. escalating.
From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026
After 1808, Congress possessed the authority to do what it wished; then all constitutional restraints would lapse.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
