Sentence examples for favoured restraint from inspiring English sources

Over the objections of those who favoured restraint, Bush increased the U.S. military presence in the Persian Gulf region to about 500,000 troops within a few months.

The Soviets cautioned restraint but clearly favoured India, while U.S. President Nixon sent a carrier task force into the Bay of Bengal and openly favoured Pakistan, influenced by the country's role as intermediary between Washington and Peking.

"Prior restraint.

Penalties all favoured Australia.

Favoured destinations included New Zealand and Australia.

"Intense restraint".

Wrestling is another favoured sport.

This favoured fringe candidates with radical views.

The reforms favoured modernization of agriculture.

restraint system.

Restraint reigned.