as in controlling
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
try to bridle your criticism next time so that it is helpful and not hurtful
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In April 2025, Dane announced he had been diagnosed with ALS, a progressive disease that attacks nerve cells controlling muscles throughout the body.—
Maria Sherman,
Fortune,
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That said, our primary focus for aligning the organization with our long-term goals remains disciplined workforce management, meaning prioritizing voluntary departures while carefully controlling recruitment for replacements and new roles.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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The bill wouldn’t legalize the practice or set up an oversight structure regulating it, as the state did with marijuana and Nevada has done with prostitution in several counties.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, sprouted whole grain bread is significantly higher in blood pressure-regulating minerals, such as magnesium, than bread made with refined white flour.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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While his remarks were broadly welcomed, European leaders pointed to American actions over the past year — trade pressure, demands to annex European lands, curbing support to Ukraine, to name a few — as having created a permanent rift.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Other possible measures include curbing features such as infinite scrolling, tightening safeguards around the sharing of nude images, and examining restrictions on children’s access to AI chatbots and virtual private networks.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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For families Families are welcome and kids seem rather well behaved, keeping the with the resort’s chill vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The quote was apt considering that after her win — her first medal since scoring a silver in the combined at the 2018 games in Pyeongchang following an 0-8 string of loses at the Winter Games — Shiffrin talked about pushing away the criticism and keeping her eyes on the prize.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Legislature should focus on lowering costs by delivering permanent property tax relief, restraining state and local spending, cutting red tape that drives up housing and energy costs, and expanding reliable energy production to keep utilities affordable.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Hassett also cited rising productivity stemming from artificial intelligence improvements that is restraining businesses' need to hire.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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In this study, P-free and P-containing glasses and glass ceramics were synthesized and evaluated using various analytical methods to clarify the influence of P addition on the glass structure and state of P after crystallization.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The dish gets all of its flavor from a rice mixture containing onions, peppers, tomatoes, and bacon that roasts in the pan alongside the chicken.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Multiple sources previously told USA TODAY that one of Warsh's primary concerns is taming inflation.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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After taming a few holes, make your way to Hay’s Place, a fun eatery known for its delicious Mexican cuisine.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to details on Walmart’s website, the water-resistant holster is designed to hold a revolver with a barrel measuring 4 to 6½ inches.—
Michael Ruiz , Amanda Macias,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The dimming came as a surprise, as the star, designated ASASSN-24fw and measuring around twice the size of the sun, had previously been known to be stable.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Bridling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridling. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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