restricted
adjective
re·strict·ed
ri-ˈstrik-təd 
: subject or subjected to restriction: such as
a
: not general : limited
the decision had a restricted effect
b
: available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others
a restricted country club
c
: not intended for general circulation or release
a restricted document
restrictedly
adverb
Examples of restricted in a Sentence
He is on a severely restricted diet.
You have entered a restricted area.
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According to someone with direct knowledge, the Heat ideally would like to keep point guard Davion Mitchell, an impending restricted free agent who has thrived in a bench role recently after his February acquisition from Toronto.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
If the Bruins re-sign their restricted free agents and leave their prospects in Providence, that gives them with four slots to fill.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Williams, who appeared in all 17 games last season, was a restricted free agent and could negotiate with other teams, but the Bears had the right to match any outside offers.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Instead, general manager Sean Marks may turn back to one of his favorite pastimes: throwing massive offer sheets at restricted free agents.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
If the Bruins re-sign their restricted free agents and leave their prospects in Providence, that gives them with four slots to fill.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Williams, who appeared in all 17 games last season, was a restricted free agent and could negotiate with other teams, but the Bears had the right to match any outside offers.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Instead, general manager Sean Marks may turn back to one of his favorite pastimes: throwing massive offer sheets at restricted free agents.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Restricted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restricted. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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