restrainedly

Definition of restrainedlynext

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Adverb
  • But Illinois’ economic performance remains underwhelming, and even reasonably popular governors often struggle in third terms as voters simply begin tuning them out.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Instead, under applicable rules and precedent, settlements on the whole must fairly, reasonably and adequately resolve the relevant legal controversy.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • And, with some of the money from selling the house, start investing moderately.
    Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025
  • According to the district, the air quality around the region on Wednesday was mostly moderately healthy, the same air quality that coated the region Monday and Tuesday.
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Adverb
  • Multiple bettors placed high-stakes wagers on Rozier to perform poorly before the game, all of which won.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The referendum also performed poorly in parts of north Mecklenburg west of Interstate 77, despite support for the plan in many precincts in the north to the east of the interstate.
    Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • At the same time, the plan prudently addresses retention of Tesla’s visionary leader through vesting periods of up to 10 years after the grant date.
    Shane Goodwin, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Could Lightfighter – and the imitators likely to follow – even raise interest in track riding, in a world where modern sportbike performance long ago outpaced what could be exploited prudently on public roads?
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Even so, more than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a recent study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The inexperienced head coach has sensibly made only minor tweaks since taking over, sticking with the compact, direct football that has served Brentford so well.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Head coach Sean McVay acknowledged Monday that Adams was frustrated with how conservatively the Rams took his return to play.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Lenders tend to price refinance products more conservatively unless volume increases or competition intensifies.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • The overwhelming majority of the students are economically disadvantaged and predominantly Hispanic, TEA data shows.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Instead, control is often exercised through proxies — leaders who appear independent but remain politically, economically, or militarily dependent on external backers.
    Rick Singh, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • It’s associated with slop and the deluge of nice-looking but cheaply made games.
    Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Experts expect solar and battery storage to continue growing in 2026 to add a lot of power to the grid quickly and cheaply.
    Jennifer McDermott, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Restrainedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrainedly. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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