How to Use restrictive in a Sentence

restrictive

adjective

• In the sentence “The book that you ordered is out of print,” “that you ordered” is a restrictive clause.
• The state of Texas has since stricken down the more-restrictive parts of its NIL statutes.
  — Creg Stephenson | [e-mail], al, 19 Aug. 2022
• Arizona has some of the least restrictive gun laws in the nation.
  — Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 29 Mar. 2023
• Kentucky has some of the least restrictive state gun laws in the nation.
  — Josh Campbell, CNN, 12 Apr. 2023
• The court has issued a restrictive gag order on the case.
  — Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 10 Oct. 2023
• Some hunters and trappers say the changes are too restrictive.
  — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2024
• Which states have the most favorable laws and which have the most restrictive?
  — Iris Dorbian, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
• The restrictive covenant found in Bay Ridge isn't an anomaly.
  — La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2023
• Her face, cropped to fit a restrictive four-by-four-inch frame, emerges from the shadows with a compelling gaze.
  — Shameekia Shantel Johnson, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
• Over half of those calls (56%) occurred in states with restrictive cannabis policies, the study found.
  — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 9 Aug. 2022
• The sleeves here are slightly puffed and the cuffs are a bit less restrictive than Witherspoon's look.
  — Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024
• New Jersey has some of the least restrictive betting laws in the United States.
  — Chris Ilenstine, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2023
• Even so, Polunsky remains home to one of the most restrictive death rows in the nation.
  — Keri Blakinger, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2023
• But the fussy, restrictive stuff that takes a lot to figure out how to wear is just not happening.
  — Mark Holgate, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
• In practice this week, Browning has worn a less restrictive brace that goes from thigh to calf.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022
• Those with less restrictive laws tend to be clustered in Europe and Asia.
  — Josh Ulick, WSJ, 6 Aug. 2022
• The easy lifting is done now that rates are no longer clearly restrictive.
  — Sarah Min, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
• Barstool founder Dave Portnoy is the buyer of the brand, and there is a non-compete clause among other restrictive covenants.
  — Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2023
• They’re made of a smooth material and have a wide-leg fit that isn’t restrictive.
  — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 26 Jan. 2024
• Step one is to order and serve yourself things that look good, not just what is in line with a restrictive diet.
  — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 15 Jan. 2023
• The state law is currently one of the most restrictive in the country after Roe was overturned.
  — Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
• These tights offer a true high waist to cinch you in and show off your curves without feeling too restrictive.
  — L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 11 Jan. 2023
• Many are worried that doctors will leave states that have more restrictive laws.
  — Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2023
• Japan has some of the world's most restrictive gun laws and firearms are scarce, as are fatal shootings, of which there was exactly one in all of 2021.
  — Arkansas Online, 10 July 2022
• Under Oregon law, which is more restrictive than those in most states, a person must be at least 16 to ride an e-bike of any kind.
  — Matt Richtel, New York Times, 29 July 2023
• The loss of workforce and closing of plants were due to the UAW’s contract agreements and restrictive work rules, agreed to by the company under duress.
  — WSJ, 28 Sep. 2023
• The Florida Supreme Court in early April upheld the 15-week ban, clearing the way for the more restrictive, six-week law to take effect.
  — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 2 May 2024
• Among those laws, 33 contain at least one restrictive provision that is in effect for the midterms in 20 states.
  — Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Nov. 2022
• It’s a challenging and restrictive way to tell a story.
  — Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Jan. 2023
• Many have been forced to leave the country due to restrictive censorship laws put in place after the invasion of Ukraine.
  — Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 3 Jan 2025