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.
• 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
• The restrictive covenant found in Bay Ridge isn't an anomaly.
  — La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2023
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• The measure was enacted in response to a ruling by the court in June that struck down a restrictive gun control law.
  — Sheryl Gay Stolberg, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2023
• Marino was concerned about how Klum would fare inside the restrictive worm suit.
  — Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2022
• So, the – the – under my legislation states can be more restrictive.
  — ABC News, 16 Apr. 2023
• The restrictive laws alone affect nearly half of all Americans in that age group.
  — Clara Ence Morse, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2024
• Healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring or restrictive.
  — Daniel Wine, CNN, 26 Sep. 2024
• That weight may seem like a restrictive limit, but the online retailer claims that 85% of its shipments are five pounds or less.
  — Maren Estrada, BGR, 28 Dec. 2022
• Called the 1925 Club, the West Palm Beach club will have a much larger reach than the restrictive island spots, and will be open day and night for working, networking and dining.
  — Beth Landman, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
• According to a new state law, the board has two options for an appeal: retain the book or place it in a restrictive area for students 18 and older.
  — Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 11 Nov. 2023
• But the city can make certain zoning which is not restrictive or overly burdensome.
  — Gqlshare, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
• After Christmas, while her dad was preparing his home, the county moved her into the less restrictive setting of shelter care, a coed house for kids.
  — Lizzie Presser, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 29 Oct 2024