restrict
verb (used with object)
to confine or keep within limits, as of space, action, choice, intensity, or quantity.
was restricting
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past progressiveof restrict.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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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
Many unprofitable software companies have borrowed risky loans from private-credit funds over the years, and earlier this year, JPMorgan told some funds that it was restricting their access to credit based on their exposure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 24, 2026
"I had a blood clot that was restricting blood and oxygen getting to my brain," he told the newspaper.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026
Back in May, after the U.S. government said it was restricting chip sales to China, Nvidia estimated that it would lose out on $8 billion in revenue due to export controls.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 8, 2025
Another measure he floated was restricting the use of unlicensed vehicles in the area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2024
