How to Use restrict in a Sentence

restrict

verb

• She was told to restrict the amount of salt she uses.
• The new law restricts smoking in public places.
• They have accused the government of trying to restrict free speech.
• They say the government is trying to restrict them from speaking out.
• Her eye problem restricts her reading.
• Park hunter suggest that hunters restrict their search to parks.
  — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2024
• In time, this upside-down world would no longer be restricted to the ice.
  — Tim Brinkhof, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2024
• The union also wants to restrict AI training on actors’ work.
  — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Oct. 2023
• The 16-year Israeli blockade, which is backed by Egypt, severely restricts the movement of goods and people in and out of the Strip.
  — Yasmeen Serhan, Time, 10 Oct. 2023
• So that aspect of restricting the ability to read and then what slaves read.
  — Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023
• All four locations will be restricted from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m., according to the ADOT.
  — The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2024
• Vargas said the goal of the plan was not to restrict gun ownership but to instead prevent tragedies like the fatal shooting in Fallbrook.
  — David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2023
• Israel, with the support of Egypt, has restricted the movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza since the terrorist group Hamas came to power in 2007.
  — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2024
• In his ruling, Clarke said the city failed to provide a sufficient reason for restricting the number of days the church can serve free meals.
  — Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 29 Mar. 2024
• Make sure your drapes or shades are not blocking vents, as that can restrict air circulation.
  — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2024
• On Thursday, Google will start restricting cookies on Chrome with the goal of eliminating all cookies by the end of 2024.
  — Rachyl Jones, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2024
• The hotel’s appeal isn’t restricted to a certain age group but covers all ages.
  — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
• What to Consider The hotel is in a residential area and restricts noise between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
  — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
• So that's a bit annoying and certainly restricts my movement a lot.
  — Terry Gross, NPR, 5 Mar. 2024
• The first is to avoid storing whites in plastic, which can restrict airflow, causing yellowing.
  — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• These guys are not just restricting the rights, self-determination to bear a child for a young woman.
  — David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2024
• Rainfall in the canal region dropped to a record low in October, prompting authorities to restrict traffic on the system for the first time.
  — Joe Ryan, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2023
• The United States and Europe already ban imports of Russian oil and restrict its flow by imposing price caps.
  — Evan Halper, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
• The back of the coat is slightly longer than the front, giving our tester just enough freedom to do some yard work (like raking leaves) without any of her movements being restricted.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
• To avoid a busy look, add only one type of plant per pot and restrict your overall color palette to no more than three primary colors.
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2024
• In some cases, Telegram will restrict channels based on local laws.
  — Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2023
• Many on the Mediterranean island nation restrict usage to the hottest times of day, sometimes confining themselves to a single room.
  — Colleen Barry and Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2023
• The bill also restricts surgeries, which physicians say are rare for minors and only done in severe cases.
  — Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2024
• Those guidelines aren’t forced on communities though, and therefore do not impact the more than 30 counties that restrict wind and solar projects.
  — Sade Ajishegiri, Sophie Kaelble, Nic Napier, Lily Staatz, Jasmine Wright and Lizzie Wright, The Indianapolis Star, 10 July 2023
• Katie Card declined to discuss whether the family tried to restrict his access to firearms on Thursday and could not be reached for further comment Friday.
  — Melissa Chan, NBC News, 27 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024