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Recent Examples of restrictively
Countering these threats with missiles is restrictively expensive, requiring a cheaper alternative ASAP.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
The analysis provides a range because uncertainty remains about how restrictively administration officials will enact the policies.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
For those who have spent that money, the stakes are restrictively high.
—Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2022
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
The analysis provides a range because uncertainty remains about how restrictively administration officials will enact the policies.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
For those who have spent that money, the stakes are restrictively high.
—Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictively
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By sequencing corals and the algae that live inside them, researchers have identified colonies that naturally withstand higher temperatures and are beginning to test whether selectively breeding and growing those more resilient corals can support reef recovery.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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While stone flooring offers timeless appeal, consider using it more selectively to reduce the risk of slips now and in the future.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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When a couple of claims finally materialized, the taxpayer personally acted as the claims adjustor and approved and paid the claims.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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So there is no real secret behind the scenes—just to work, to be honest, to meet personally with the people, to look into their eyes.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Its approach centered on using machine learning to train neural networks to learn and make decisions in ways that resemble human cognition, rather than programming actions and reactions individually or specializing software for specific tasks (such as playing chess or modeling climate systems).—
Alison Eldridge,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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Enter individually or as a team.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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“Restrictively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictively. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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