The restrained elegance of the room. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : The actor gave a restrained performance. From Dictionary.com.
As for what you call restrained, others might call it something different. From Wordnik.com. [Rebuttal: The Tamil Protesters Are Not My People « Unambiguously Ambidextrous] Reference
Intense emotion, though restrained, is visible in the faces of everyone present. From Wordnik.com. [Kate Saunders: Pictures From Tibet That Tell a Story of Courage] Reference
He would have dashed his fetters against his brow, but the chain restrained him. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 17 - Part X] Reference
The possession of power, even when greatly restrained, is such a fiery stimulant, that its lodgment in human hands is always perilous. From Wordnik.com. [Narrative of Sojourner Truth, a Northern Slave, Emancipated from Bodily Servitude by the State of New York, in 1828] Reference
When he feels weak and restrained, that is when he acts most extremely. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-01-01] Reference
The only way I’ll listen again is if I’m physically restrained from the skip button. From Wordnik.com. [Train Keeps Rolling] Reference
Expecting far worse, she almost laughed aloud in relief, but his somber expression restrained her. From Wordnik.com. [The Taste of Coins from Treasure Troves] Reference
Women who were more overweight or obese tended to be classified as restrained eaters, dieters or weight cyclers. From Wordnik.com. [innovations-report] Reference
So you would have to show that your belief that you could be subject to deadly force if you’re restrained is a reasonable one. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Deadly Force in Self-Defense Constitutionally Protected, Nondeadly Force Unprotected?] Reference
Take every third word out of the story to make it more "restrained"?. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-08-01] Reference
There are some subjects where it actually HURTS to be "restrained," and this is one of them. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Campaign Accuses Obama Camp Of Coordinating With Webb To Attack McCain] Reference
2 AND THE FOUNTAINS OF THE DEEP AND THE WINDOWS OF THE HEAVENS WERE SHUT, and the rain was restrained from the heavens. From Wordnik.com. [Augustine on Creation] Reference
BEHAR: He's kind of restrained, like he sort of gave the old fish eye to Joe Biden the other day when Biden opened his big mouth. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 23, 2009] Reference
How does the president believe that it is possible for Israel to be, quote, "restrained" in fighting a two-front war against terrorists?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 18, 2006] Reference
Lindsay "restrained" from getting into Ronsons 'party. From Wordnik.com. [ShowHype - Top Entertainment News, Videos, and Blogs] Reference
Chechnya certainly wasn't "restrained" on Russia's part. From Wordnik.com. [Siberian Light] Reference
Credit default swaps had to be "restrained," he admitted. From Wordnik.com. [Blog entry] Reference
BART victim was 'restrained' when officer shot him, police say. From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
I used the word "restrained" to describe "The Last House on the Left.". From Wordnik.com. [chicagotribune.com -] Reference
Courtney is officially "restrained" from contacting her own daughter …. From Wordnik.com. [Pop Crunch] Reference
(On "Judgement Day" one protestor was "restrained" by police when attempting an arrest.). From Wordnik.com. [rabble.ca - News for the rest of us] Reference
That's what a lot of people want, that kind of restrained, tasteful, classical, cultured world. From Wordnik.com. [AustenBlog] Reference
And in response to Cindy being "restrained" … OMG, she looked like a psycho on methamphetamines!. From Wordnik.com. [Blogger News Network] Reference
More than £8m in assets have so far been "restrained", and confiscation proceedings are under way. From Wordnik.com. [WalesOnline - Home] Reference
A woman aged in her 80s has been 'restrained' by two men during a robbery at her home in County Antrim. From Wordnik.com. [Rocket News] Reference
I looked at it, but I think they are too "restrained" in their racism for the leftwingnut extremist bloggers. From Wordnik.com. [The Nation: Top Stories] Reference
The flier specifically called for the restraint of Ibrahim Sheme, an award winning Hausa novelist to be "restrained". From Wordnik.com. [IPS Inter Press Service] Reference
The King's name restrained them all but Rigaud de Vaudreuil, who impetuously burst out with an oath, exclaiming, -- "They may as well sell. From Wordnik.com. [The Golden Dog] Reference
20, Saturday, 11 a.m. Blessing of the Pets, bring your "restrained" pet to the front steps. From Wordnik.com. [Queens Gazette] Reference
As job security and union power eroded, wage bargaining became more restrained. From Wordnik.com. [A New Start For Europe?] Reference
The national press has been restrained in its accounts of Bill Clinton's private life, and with good reason. From Wordnik.com. [The Politics Of Promiscuity] Reference
Not surprisingly, Dertouzos's world view is rather sunny, but his restrained and readable book makes a good case for optimism. From Wordnik.com. [Another Crystal Ball] Reference
On one side of the street stands Barneys -- cool, restrained, the place where New York's fund managers buy their Donna Karan power suits. From Wordnik.com. [Killing Off Kipling] Reference
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