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restrain
verb as in keep under control; hold back
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Example Sentences
The twin findings — restraining construction in riskier neighborhoods and promoting it in safer ones — mirror prior surveys.
Judge Myong J. Joun, of the federal District of Massachusetts, issued a temporary restraining order on Monday that called for the Trump administration to “immediately restore” the “pre-existing status quo prior to the termination.”
Footage published by Australian outlet 7News showed the suspect being restrained by a passenger, while a member of ground crew and a pilot removed a utility belt containing tools that the suspect was carrying.
Raducanu has won just one match since Cavaday's departure but also had to deal with a man who followed her to four tournaments before being issued with a restraining order by Dubai Police.
Ali issued a temporary restraining order on Feb. 13 that barred the administration from pausing appropriated aid payments.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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