Examples of restrained in a Sentence
She was admired for her restrained behavior.
a restrained style of architecture
The room was decorated with restrained colors.
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The statement, written by lawmakers who are typically more restrained in their comments given their sensitive roles on security issues, contained some of the party’s most pointed criticism yet of Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk just hours before the president was to address a joint session of Congress.
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Carl Hulse, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2025
His restrained direction keeps the brothers in check and underpowered.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article A San Diego County sheriff’s deputy was charged with using excessive force on a restrained inmate, causing a serious spinal injury that required surgery, and later attempting to cover up the incident, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The shows, as a result, have seen fewer headline-grabbing appearances from celebrities than usual, while those guests in attendance seemed more restrained, offering fewer of the viral soundbites that magazine editors like to chase before the house lights dim.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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Carl Hulse, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2025
His restrained direction keeps the brothers in check and underpowered.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article A San Diego County sheriff’s deputy was charged with using excessive force on a restrained inmate, causing a serious spinal injury that required surgery, and later attempting to cover up the incident, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday.
—Christian Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
The shows, as a result, have seen fewer headline-grabbing appearances from celebrities than usual, while those guests in attendance seemed more restrained, offering fewer of the viral soundbites that magazine editors like to chase before the house lights dim.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Restrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restrained. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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