as in limits
to set bounds or an upper limit for
will restrict access to the laboratory
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By advocating for a military that restricts opportunities based on religion or gender, Hegseth seeks to effectively treat millions of Americans as second-class citizens, forbidden from serving their country in the armed forces.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Being considered an international amateur also restricts his signing bonus to however much his new team has available in their international amateur bonus pool allotment—most likely in the $5-8 million range—in the 2025 signing class.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
While regulation can provide benefits, too much regulation restricts consumers’ choices and imposes unnecessary burdens on businesses.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
With such tight deadlines – including a strict curfew that restricts the amount of time staff can work on the cars on a Wednesday and Thursday of a race week (roughly 12 hours each day) – even the most minor of travel complications can be acutely damaging.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The law restricts access to puberty blockers, hormone therapies and surgeries for gender transitioning.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Its long nose restricts visibility.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
The 1878 Posse Comitatus Act further restricts the American military from getting involved in law enforcement, unless Congress legislates it or the president invokes the Insurrection Act.
—Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
DeWine previously struck down a bill that restricts gender-affirming care for minors, but Republican lawmakers voted to override his veto earlier this year.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Being considered an international amateur also restricts his signing bonus to however much his new team has available in their international amateur bonus pool allotment—most likely in the $5-8 million range—in the 2025 signing class.
—Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
While regulation can provide benefits, too much regulation restricts consumers’ choices and imposes unnecessary burdens on businesses.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
With such tight deadlines – including a strict curfew that restricts the amount of time staff can work on the cars on a Wednesday and Thursday of a race week (roughly 12 hours each day) – even the most minor of travel complications can be acutely damaging.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The law restricts access to puberty blockers, hormone therapies and surgeries for gender transitioning.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Its long nose restricts visibility.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
The 1878 Posse Comitatus Act further restricts the American military from getting involved in law enforcement, unless Congress legislates it or the president invokes the Insurrection Act.
—Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
DeWine previously struck down a bill that restricts gender-affirming care for minors, but Republican lawmakers voted to override his veto earlier this year.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024
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