Teenagers eager to escape restrictive home environments. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
However, unlike the Cathay of old, this newer Cathay — Cathay redux — existed within restrictive boundaries. From Wordnik.com. [The Romance of China: Excursions to China in U.S. Culture: 1776-1876] Reference
(See Soros Article) Some did receive re-registration, but with certain restrictive terms, details of which I am not aware. From Wordnik.com. [Wanderlustress:] Reference
On a more personal level, I’m fascinated by how people resist oppression within restrictive societies. From Wordnik.com. [Nora’s Sunday Quickie: Favorite References «] Reference
It also claimed Intel used a tactic known as restrictive dealing to prevent system builders from marketing non-Intel machines. From Wordnik.com. [InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs] Reference
However, the scripted nature of it will eventually start to feel restrictive, which is a good indication that it's time for the big league. From Wordnik.com. [Latest from PALGN] Reference
With regard to competition policy there are mainly three issues involved namely restrictive practices, acquisitions and monopoly situations. From Wordnik.com. [ANC Daily News Briefing] Reference
A dependent clause that follows a main clause should not be preceded by a comma if it is restrictive, that is, essential to the meaning of the main clause. From Wordnik.com. [Blog updates] Reference
The world of terrorism requires this kind of restrictive coverage. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 19, 2001] Reference
That high number doesn't suggest widespread revulsion at the VA's "restrictive" formulary. From Wordnik.com. [Merrill Goozner: The Right Prescription] Reference
Ripping down barriers to foreign investment such as restrictive labor laws would be a good place to start. From Wordnik.com. [Indonesia's New New Order] Reference
Reform "restrictive" police employment terms and conditions. From Wordnik.com. [Latest news from the public and voluntary sectors, including health, children, local government and social care, plus SocietyGuardian jobs | guardian.co.uk] Reference
He added banks were still being "restrictive" in approving home loans. From Wordnik.com. [HomePage - The Sun] Reference
Can mix and match them in math, will convert to use least "restrictive" type. From Wordnik.com. [Planet Ubuntu] Reference
Even if it takes some changes, you can escape this kind of restrictive lock-in. From Wordnik.com. [Intranet Journal] Reference
Consequently, the le before kol gets a kind of restrictive sense -- "at least.". From Wordnik.com. [Exposition of Genesis: Volume 1] Reference
He was, however, optimistic for the future of filmmaking in Iran despite a "restrictive". From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion] Reference
International Inc. for imposing "restrictive" rules on credit cards that cost retailers about. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
Orthodox Jews have clothing requirements for men AND women (though more 'restrictive' for women). From Wordnik.com. [Propeller Most Popular Stories] Reference
Canada ranks as one of the most "restrictive" investment environments among member countries of the OECD. From Wordnik.com. [canada.com Top Stories] Reference
Quips that are red are restrictive, meaning that they can only be answered by another quip that directly follows them. From Wordnik.com. [Emily Short's Interactive Fiction] Reference
The problems here are more generally those of young men chafing under the kind of restrictive authority represented by the military. From Wordnik.com. [Artvoice - Buffalo's #1 Newsweekly] Reference
In the first place, the labels in any dictionary are neither "restrictive" nor "prescriptive" nor is a lack of them to be construed as. From Wordnik.com. [VERBATIM: The Language Quarterly Vol V No 1] Reference
Singh said that the unfriendly investment climate and "restrictive" policies of the state have been obstructing investments in the state. From Wordnik.com. [Daily News & Analysis] Reference
"A fixed dollar / gold exchange rate is 'restrictive' in the same way that the Bill of Rights limits the discretionary power of the feds.". From Wordnik.com. [Mises Dailies] Reference
"restrictive" in comparison with a majority of OECD countries. From Wordnik.com. [Bloomberg] Reference
"restrictive" and "interventionist" approach to leasing taken by the NT and federal governments. From Wordnik.com. [AustralianIT.com.au | Top Stories] Reference
"restrictive" in the same way that the Bill of Rights limits the discretionary power of the feds. From Wordnik.com. [Mises Dailies] Reference
'restrictive' and perhaps a hassle compared to the openness of Wikipedia, it can also give a projection of better information standards. From Wordnik.com. [WATBlog.com - Web, Advertising and Technology Blog in India] Reference
It’s a little too, as far as I’m concerned, restrictive, meaning they’re not willing to reach out to people outside of their circle. From Wordnik.com. [Failed Conservative Values: Bill Honigman on Restrictive Intolerance and Porcupines] Reference
Other states, in the North as well as in the South, adopted a similarly restrictive view. From Wordnik.com. [One Drop Of Bloody History] Reference
Indeed, Salt Lake City's restrictive laws on socializing are standing firm for the Olympics. From Wordnik.com. [Salt Lake's Big Jump] Reference
The answer, outraged voters say in poll after poll, is to pass more restrictive laws to control handguns. From Wordnik.com. [Why Not Real Gun Control?] Reference
Pro-choice activists are fighting the ban because they see it as the first step toward more restrictive measures. From Wordnik.com. [Political Lives: Howard Dean Grapples For Dems' Attention] Reference
And, if anything, the mandate they are being given is even more restrictive than the one the United Nations received in the Balkans. From Wordnik.com. [Making The Same Mistakes] Reference
Court watchers say it's unlikely Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the pivot vote in that case, would accept the more restrictive Louisiana law. From Wordnik.com. [Who Really Won In Louisiana?] Reference
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