A constrained smile. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Adjective : a constrained confession. ,a constrained manner. From Dictionary.com.
The logic produced by this operation, called constrained fibring, starts by considering two logics. From Wordnik.com. [Combining Logics] Reference
They manifestly move, and if they have no proper movement they must move by constraint: and the constrained is the same as the unnatural. From Wordnik.com. [On the Heavens] Reference
He feels "constrained" by the leadership job, says an aide. From Wordnik.com. [Mitchell: A Lifestyle Choice?] Reference
Only the Quorum, which functions in a kind of constrained anarchy. From Wordnik.com. [The Moment Of The Magician]
The plan with funded, or likely funded, projects is the "constrained" plan. From Wordnik.com. [Roads and Transit: It’s BAAAAACK « PubliCola] Reference
There are two types of projects in the plan: those on the "constrained" list and those on the "unconstrained" or "unprogrammed" list. From Wordnik.com. [Roads and Transit: It’s BAAAAACK « PubliCola] Reference
These types of interactions are rather "constrained" compared to full interactions, but they might be the tip of an approaching iceberg. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-03-01] Reference
The word constrained him. From Wordnik.com. [Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts] Reference
U.S. federal spending was hardly "constrained" by President. From Wordnik.com. [Forbes.com: News] Reference
As you all heard, poly is kind of constrained at this moment. From Wordnik.com. Reference
With FEA, your model needs to be "constrained" using the FEA constraints. From Wordnik.com. [All Discussion Groups: Message List - root] Reference
There was a problem with his authority at Aldermaston being "constrained". From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
Its just that the general feedback we're getting is kind of constrained in spending. From Wordnik.com. [Telecom Sector and Stocks Analysis from Seeking Alpha] Reference
"I know you feel kind of constrained by your contract … with Tri-Data," Eslick said. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Consumer spending is still being "constrained" by an absence of job creation, they said. From Wordnik.com. [BusinessWeek.com --] Reference
The other, 'constrained' view, held by Republicans, is that the rule of law in elections must be upheld. From Wordnik.com. [ChronWatch - Articles] Reference
But with public funding "constrained", he said, the trust would look to the private sector for investment. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
Though "Golden Girls" was on the air until 1995, Arthur left the show in 1992, saying she felt "constrained" by it. From Wordnik.com. Reference
If France plays the kind of constrained soccer we saw on Friday, France may not generate any opportunities for Ribery. From Wordnik.com. [SBNation.com - All Posts] Reference
And if you learn it, you're not 'constrained' as you are with that shining example of software engineering excellence. From Wordnik.com. [All Discussion Groups: Message List - root] Reference
The ludicrous expression of his features was such as constrained Joe to smile, and his enmity vanished instantaneously. From Wordnik.com. [Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described] Reference
Since even after delivery, Imran didn't take her back, she was "constrained" to file a petition under section 125 CrPC. From Wordnik.com. [Daily News & Analysis] Reference
The court denied the petition, with the majority noting several times that they were "constrained" by procedural rules. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Thailand's King Sees Influence Fade as Crisis Intensifies] Reference
The word "constrained" implies reluctance on their part, perhaps from unwillingness to part with their Master and embark at night, leaving. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
There is not much difference between 'constrained' and 'pressed,' but there is a large difference between 'in the spirit' and 'by the word.'. From Wordnik.com. [Expositions of Holy Scripture: the Acts] Reference
"constrained" a mind that had been bred to forms, was free. From Wordnik.com. [Woman and the Republic — a Survey of the Woman-Suffrage Movement in the United States and a Discussion of the Claims and Arguments of Its Foremost Advocates] Reference
"constrained" commercial activity around the open-source database if it chose. From Wordnik.com. [The Register] Reference
A kind of constrained half-laugh, though he did not inspire them with any serious dread. From Wordnik.com. [Rudin] Reference
"" He's one of the few tycoons not being constrained by comformity. From Wordnik.com. [Why Ted Gave It Away] Reference
The Shiites will simply not be constrained by the U.S. notion of a greater Iraq. From Wordnik.com. [Redrawing the Map] Reference
(Churches, he said, should not be constrained by traditional songs and liturgy.). From Wordnik.com. [What Rick Warren Said] Reference
Art, generally speaking, works best when it's constrained in some way, when it has something to work against. From Wordnik.com. [The Case for Censorship] Reference
Even those constrained to spend the 21st century in some less-favored city will inevitably feel the tug of Seattle's gloom. From Wordnik.com. [Seattle Reigns] Reference
The president is constrained domestically by many constitutional checks and balances, but this is far less true in foreign affairs. From Wordnik.com. [If The World Could Vote] Reference
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