restricted area
Americannoun
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restricted areas
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an area restricted to authorized military personnel.
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any area that is off-limits to particular people.
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Basketball. an area under the basket in which certain offensive foul calls are restricted.
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In June, Tesla rolled out an invite-only robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, where customers can take rides around a restricted area with a safety driver in the passenger seat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
As the rally moved into a restricted area close to parliament, some protesters climbed over the wall.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
Indeed, it posted a campaign ad on TikTok using footage from the restricted area of the cemetery.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2024
Residents living within the restricted area will be able to obtain permits from the city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2024
Eventually, I uncovered a restricted area called the Star Chamber.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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