How to Use self-restraint in a Sentence

self-restraint

noun
  • But their whole world was self-restraint, trained from the cradle.
    — Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
  • A little self-restraint goes a long way today.
    — Usa Today, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • In terms of self-restraint, aidos can mean modesty and regard for others.
    — Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
  • Besieged by stress, people are often poorly trained in self-restraint.
    — Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Thanks to Quince’s latest luggage drop, this practice in self-restraint is about to pay off, big time.
    — Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
  • Exercise self-restraint as Venus enters Aries, or impulse-buys can come back to bite you.
    — USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2025
  • But in Dubai, during Ramadan, self-restraint wasn’t solitary.
    — Julie Cobalt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
  • It was found in acts of self-restraint that gave space to individuals to better their condition.
    — Matthew Continetti, National Review, 10 June 2023
  • The ambition and motives are probably spot-on, but people have more self-restraint…because of the law.
    — Keli Goff, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2023
  • Ultimately, signatures and self-restraint may be not enough.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The first mystery box tag team challenge proved a little too much for Krissi’s abilities as well as her self-restraint.
    — Joe Bastianich, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
  • The autocrat’s Achilles’ heel is an inherent lack of credible self-restraint.
    — Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 2 Aug. 2023
  • For once, the candidate exhibited real self-restraint by not mentioning the film.
    — Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Muslim people who have reached puberty are called on to fast, a practice of self-restraint intended to bring people closer to God.
    — Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2023
  • The tense self-restraint that’s written into the character converges with that of Gladstone’s performance.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The sun’s alignment with Saturn encourages self-restraint, not self-deprivation.
    — USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
  • This holy month is a time for self-restraint with focus on the spiritual, as well as being charitable and empathizing with those who may not have access to food or shelter.
    — Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Cy the Cynic defines self-restraint as the ability to resist temptation until something better comes along.
    — Frank Stewart, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024
  • During the eclipse, Scorpios should enjoy themselves, but should try to show self-restraint while the eclipse heightens their feelings and impulsivity.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • That’s especially true in the city, where piloting this variant of the best-selling Lamborghini of all time requires epic self-restraint.
    — Jeremy Taylor, Robb Report, 11 June 2023
  • Observers will begin fasting for the next month from sunrise to sunset and engaging in activities that challenge their self-restraint and bring them closer to God.
    — USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Eid al-Fitr is a joyous time of renewal spent with friends and family after the month of spiritual cleansing, self-restraint and contemplation.
    — Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Actors from different ideologies agreed to share resources and commit to self-restraint, leading to democratic prosperity.
    — Javier Corrales, Time, 2 Dec. 2025
  • Unfortunately, this kind of self-restraint may be easier said than done, particularly when the market demands newer and better products.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Countries will exercise self-restraint, accepting normative constraints to protect their greater interests.
    — Tanisha M. Fazal, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
  • For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is not only the holiest month of the year, but a joyous time for spiritual growth, self-restraint and family gatherings.
    — Miami Herald, 13 Oct. 2025
  • The fasting pillar is intended to bring believers closer to God by cultivating gratitude and building self-restraint.
    — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 17 Feb. 2026
  • These acts reflect a different ontology of leadership grounded in trust, self-restraint, and the belief that honour is an essential character trait for high office.
    — Dave Winsborough, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • It is considered a period of introspection, communal prayer and a time to practice self-restraint, as explained by Britannica.
    — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Eid al-Fitr is a time of renewal after Ramadan's month of spiritual cleansing, self-restraint and contemplation and is a joyous time to spend with friends and family.
    — C. A. Bridges, Oklahoman, 14 Mar. 2026

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