restricted
adjective
re·strict·ed
ri-ˈstrik-təd 
: subject or subjected to restriction: such as
a
: not general : limited
the decision had a restricted effect
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
restrictedly
adverb
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Examples of restricted in a Sentence
He is on a severely restricted diet.
You have entered a restricted area.
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This is important considering safety Jevon Holland’s contract expires at the end of this season, and Miami could be facing another Christian Wilkins-like exodus if he’s allowed to become a restricted free agent.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024
Major companies have paused, restricted and cut back business, leaving many homeowners with few options and bills that rapidly rise from year to year.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 May 2024
Major companies have paused, restricted and cut back business, leaving many homeowners with few options and bills that rapidly rise from year to year.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 20 May 2024
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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