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    restrictive

    US /rɪˈstrɪktɪv/

    ・

    UK /rɪ'strɪktɪv/

    A2
    adj.AdjectiveLimiting or controlling what a person can do
    Strict parents are restrictive and no fun, he complained

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    • If your doctor does give you the green light, they'll probably recommend you start with less restrictive methods before trying to go a full day or more without eating.

      If your doctor does give you the green light, they'll probably recommend you start with less restrictive methods before trying to go a full day or more without eating.

    • If your doctor does give you the green light, they'll probably recommend you start with less restrictive methods before trying to go a full day or more without eating.

      If your doctor does give you the green light, they'll probably recommend you start with less restrictive methods before trying to go a full day or more without eating.

    B2

    How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants

    09:10How Europe Lost Its Tech Giants
    • Even if European startups do manage to attract top talent, they face another significant hurdle: a highly restrictive regulatory environment.

      Even if European startups do manage to attract top talent, they face another significant hurdle: a highly restrictive regulatory environment.

    • they face another significant hurdle: a  highly restrictive regulatory environment.

      they face another significant hurdle: a  highly restrictive regulatory environment.

    B1

    Millennials Are Still The Stupidest Generation. Brad Upton

    07:00Millennials Are Still The Stupidest Generation. Brad Upton
    • we have some of the most restrictive

      we have some of the most restrictive

    A2

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • RESTRICTIVE LAWS TO GO OUT WHERE

      RESTRICTIVE LAWS TO GO OUT WHERE

    B1

    A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake

    06:39A Cake or a Biscuit? - The Lengthy and Expensive Saga of the Jaffa Cake
    • So, they were only allowed to use the word "chip" in very restrictive ways.

      So, they were only allowed to use the word "chip" in very restrictive ways.

    • Food and Drug Administration made them change the name because their product didn't technically meet the definition of a potato chip, so they were only allowed to use the word "chip" in very restrictive ways.

      Food and Drug Administration made them change the name because their product didn't technically meet the definition of a potato chip, so they were only allowed to use the word "chip" in very restrictive ways.

    B1

    Spending the Night INSIDE Japan's OLDEST MAZE

    16:34Spending the Night INSIDE Japan's OLDEST MAZE
    • And slightly restrictive door height, notwithstanding, I absolutely love the bath area.

      And slightly restrictive door height, notwithstanding, I absolutely love the bath area.

    • And slightly restrictive door height notwithstanding, I absolutely love the bath area.

      And slightly restrictive door height notwithstanding, I absolutely love the bath area.

    B1

    Why Have Most People Stopped Wearing Hats?

    09:28Why Have Most People Stopped Wearing Hats?
    • Women's hats had always been more complex and restrictive.

      Women's hats had always been more complex and restrictive.

    • The women's liberation movement of the 1960s and 70s indirectly promoted practical and less restrictive clothing and hats became less of a daily requirement.

      The women's liberation movement of the 1960s and 70s indirectly promoted practical and less restrictive clothing and hats became less of a daily requirement.

    B1

    Irvin Yalom in Session: Eugenia

    03:57Irvin Yalom in Session: Eugenia
    • Your mother was a pretty unhappy woman and she was pretty restrictive and- I think she was happy, she was just worried.

      Your mother was a pretty unhappy woman and she was pretty restrictive and- I think she was happy, she was just worried.

    • Your mother was a pretty unhappy woman, uh, and she was pretty restrictive.

      Your mother was a pretty unhappy woman, uh, and she was pretty restrictive.

    A2

    Is The Match Unfair? The Residency Antitrust Probe Explained.

    10:20Is The Match Unfair? The Residency Antitrust Probe Explained.
    • Some lawmakers are arguing that restrictive residency policies discourage medical students from pursuing certain specialties or staying in the US healthcare system.

      Some lawmakers are arguing that restrictive residency policies discourage medical students from pursuing certain specialties or staying in the US healthcare system.

    • Some lawmakers are arguing that restrictive residency policies discourage medical students from pursuing certain specialties or staying in the U.S.

      Some lawmakers are arguing that restrictive residency policies discourage medical students from pursuing certain specialties or staying in the U.S.

    B1

    Why Americans Can’t Find Starter Homes

    10:58Why Americans Can’t Find Starter Homes
    • The most restrictive ones are often found in major cities.

      The most restrictive ones are often found in major cities.

    • The most restrictive ones are often found in major cities.

      The most restrictive ones are often found in major cities.

    B1