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the restraining
verb
To control or keep in check.
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"I'd gotten the restraining order.
The restraining order has been granted.
Ten days later, William violated the restraining order.
The restraining order was very unusual, both sides said.
Opponents of the closing denounced the notices as yet another violation of the restraining order.
The city has filed papers opposing the restraining order blocking the city's eviction of Zuccotti Park.
That may account for the restraining influence that Iran could perhaps exert over him.
The restraining systems have never been under such extreme pressure, Colonel Reichling said.
He goes out once or twice a week and serves the restraining orders himself.
State officials said they were pursuing an appeal of the restraining order.
The staff said they prevented the transfers by calling the police to enforce the restraining order.
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