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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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Builders succeeding in 2026 will prioritize cost discipline, engage pro-reform jurisdictions, invest selectively, build workforce resilience, and monitor regulatory developments closely.—
Brad Hunter,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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His history as both enslaver and emancipator has allowed generations of Americans to selectively cite evidence, wielding the past in service of contemporary debates, rather than trying to understand or reckon with it.—
John Garrison Marks,
Time,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This is what inspires me personally.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Be aware that there’s also a tremendous amount of energy in relation to partnerships at this time, whether that be personally or professionally.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The crowd roared as each member introduced themselves individually, starting with leader Jihyo, then Tzuyu, Jeongyeon, Momo, Nayeon, Chaeyoung, Dahyun, Sana, and Mina.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Instead of a bulky brush that dumps product at the base of your lashes, Sweed’s slim, precision applicator grips and separates each lash individually.—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Restrictively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictively. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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