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She was admired for her restrained behavior.
a restrained style of architecture
The room was decorated with restrained colors.
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The design was much more restrained versus the Maybach 57 and 62, but there was no shortage of luxury; reclining seats, of course, remained on the menu.
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 3 July 2024
Other South Florida Democrats were more restrained on social media.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Biden targeted the former president after a stumbling start, while Trump was more restrained than in 2020, partially due to moderator restraints.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 June 2024
In Britain and Ireland, however, a more restrained Stephen Fry narrated the Potter series (now available in this country).
—Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
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Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 3 July 2024
Other South Florida Democrats were more restrained on social media.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Biden targeted the former president after a stumbling start, while Trump was more restrained than in 2020, partially due to moderator restraints.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 June 2024
In Britain and Ireland, however, a more restrained Stephen Fry narrated the Potter series (now available in this country).
—Katherine A. Powers, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
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“Restrained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restrained. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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