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Recent Examples of restrictively
The analysis provides a range because uncertainty remains about how restrictively administration officials will enact the policies.
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Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictively
Adverb
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Prune branches selectively rather than shearing indiscriminately.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Readers of this paper deserve editorials that grapple fully with the available record rather than selectively framing.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Canadians are taking it personally that their integrity is coming under attack in front of a global audience at the Olympics, which touts the values of respect and friendship.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Even then, the case is decided by a judge, not a jury, damages tend to be limited, and the individual officers involved cannot be sued personally.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Larger groups might be interested in the Grove Lodge, a short walk from the Mountain House, which has six individual rooms and a great foyer that can be booked for one group stay or individually.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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The new board members — Yaneli Molina, Hatim Mahmoud Yusuf, Nadeem Ashraf Khan, Asim Hussain Khan and Faisal Abbas — were also named individually in the lawsuit.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Restrictively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictively. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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