be restrictive

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

Indicates a state of being limiting or controlling.

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Examples (10)

  • The new trade regulations are very restrictive for small businesses.
  • Many people feel that the current immigration laws are too restrictive.
  • The contract was so restrictive that he decided not to sign it.
  • Some critics argue that the government's policy is unnecessarily restrictive.
  • The school's dress code is highly restrictive compared to others in the area.
  • If the rules are too restrictive, they might hinder creativity.
  • Being a professional athlete is restrictive when it comes to diet and lifestyle.
  • The zoning laws were restrictive, preventing any further development on the land.
  • The security measures in the building are extremely restrictive at night.
  • He argued that the law was unduly restrictive.