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
• 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
• 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
• In practice this week, Browning has worn a less restrictive brace that goes from thigh to calf.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022
• 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
• Users don’t have to spend hours at the gym or eat a highly restrictive diet in order for this supplement to work.
  — Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
• 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
• Those caught up in these acts of civil disobedience are subject to being placed in restrictive housing for weeks or months, losing good time and likely being moved to another facility.
  — Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
• Infant mortality rates returned to a normal range a year after the 2022 ruling, which may suggest fewer people were willing to become pregnant in response to the newly restrictive landscape.
  — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 22 Nov 2024