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Constraints to the export of ammonia caused by the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz will push prices higher, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Constraints on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz are removing a meaningful share of global oil supply and other strategic materials from international markets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Constraints on river operations and generating capacity of the dams are already underway due to climate warming.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2022

Constraints, on the other hand, can present a creative opportunity, Mr. Schwartz said: “They’re exhilarating in a way that simple novelty could never be.”

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2021

The fantastic Graeae Theatre Company’s programme of digital shorts, Crips Without Constraints, has already provided plenty of reasons to be cheerful during lockdown.

From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2020