How to Use restrict in a Sentence

restrict

verb
  • She was told to restrict the amount of salt she uses.
  • The new law restricts smoking in public places.
  • They have accused the government of trying to restrict free speech.
  • They say the government is trying to restrict them from speaking out.
  • Her eye problem restricts her reading.
  • The plan would restrict the use of a U.S. trade loophole.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Park hunter suggest that hunters restrict their search to parks.
    Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2024
  • In time, this upside-down world would no longer be restricted to the ice.
    Tim Brinkhof, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The union also wants to restrict AI training on actors’ work.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Oct. 2023
  • The medium-weight denim is thick enough to offer support, but has enough stretch to move with you and not restrict.
    Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The 16-year Israeli blockade, which is backed by Egypt, severely restricts the movement of goods and people in and out of the Strip.
    Yasmeen Serhan, Time, 10 Oct. 2023
  • So that aspect of restricting the ability to read and then what slaves read.
    Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
  • One-third of the initial award will be options and two-thirds will be restricted stock units subject to vesting terms.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Apr. 2024
  • The bill severely restricting trans rights came just a few months after that.
    Dasha Litvinova, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2023
  • The 49ers could further control his rights by placing the franchise tag on him next spring to restrict his ability to leave as a free agent.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
  • All four locations will be restricted from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m., according to the ADOT.
    The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Again, this is at the discretion of each airline, and many of them do not restrict the weight of carry-on luggage for domestic flights.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 June 2023
  • Vargas said the goal of the plan was not to restrict gun ownership but to instead prevent tragedies like the fatal shooting in Fallbrook.
    David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2023
  • Israel, with the support of Egypt, has restricted the movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza since the terrorist group Hamas came to power in 2007.
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2024
  • In his ruling, Clarke said the city failed to provide a sufficient reason for restricting the number of days the church can serve free meals.
    Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Make sure your drapes or shades are not blocking vents, as that can restrict air circulation.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024
  • On Thursday, Google will start restricting cookies on Chrome with the goal of eliminating all cookies by the end of 2024.
    Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The hotel’s appeal isn’t restricted to a certain age group but covers all ages.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
  • What to Consider The hotel is in a residential area and restricts noise between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
  • So that's a bit annoying and certainly restricts my movement a lot.
    Terry Gross, NPR, 5 Mar. 2024
  • The first is to avoid storing whites in plastic, which can restrict airflow, causing yellowing.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • These guys are not just restricting the rights, self-determination to bear a child for a young woman.
    David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Rainfall in the canal region dropped to a record low in October, prompting authorities to restrict traffic on the system for the first time.
    Joe Ryan, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Indiana currently has no laws restricting firearms in polling locations, but the state prohibits firearms in schools, which frequently serve as polling sites.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Joo was concerned that domestic content regulations restricting horror and gore on television would end up making All of Us Are Dead too mild or gentle.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024

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