Example Sentences

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These devices allow particles or signals to move freely in one direction while greatly restricting movement in the opposite direction.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Earlier this year, Italy tightened its citizenship-by-descent rules, restricting eligibility primarily to those with Italian parents or grandparents.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The danger of relying so heavily on a single supplier for these essential materials was underscored last year when China announced it was restricting exports of some rare-earth metals.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Fender’s demand, if successful, “would establish a monopoly, limiting sales and restricting choice for musicians everywhere,” owner Lisa Lerman wrote online.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Sparkling scarlet wires are wrapped tightly around me, restricting any movement.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer