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Meanings of restricting in English

Restricting the scope or freedom of action.

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Usage of restricting in English
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The government wants to look at restricting it to once per year.
Radio NZ
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The researchers said their findings don't support laws restricting the drugs' use.
Reuters
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There should be rules about restricting benefits and this is good news.
The Guardian
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We strongly urge the Chinese government to stop restricting Liu Xia's freedom.
The Guardian
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Photo: 123RF In April it announced changes aimed at restricting immigration numbers.
Radio NZ
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The bank could take additional measures, like restricting credit growth, he said.
Reuters
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Ten urban centres across the State are restricting traffic for the event.
The Irish Times
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Complex rules restricting our labour markets are not some naturally occurring phenomenon.
The Guardian
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Last month, the NLA voted overwhelmingly for a bill restricting political protests.
Reuters
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The Ryan Review Level 5 is restricting the provision of services everywhere.
Independent.ie
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We're also further restricting access to the support tools for added security.
Wired
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Hong Kong's high court extended an order restricting protests at the airport.
Reuters
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Governments have responded by restricting human movement, which has reduced economic activity.
Pubmed
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Lockdown requirements include restricting public gatherings to no more than five people.
Radio NZ
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Move draconian, say pharmacists The Pharmaceutical Society believes restricting pseudoephedrine is draconian.
Radio NZ
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The Republican president's administration has taken a hard line on restricting immigration.
Reuters
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Australia
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