crimped

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Crimped by wartime newsprint shortages, she tossed out advertising so that she could use scarce newsprint to circulate more copies of her paper.

From Time Magazine Archive

Crimped in audience and resources, national journalism would cease to be truly national and society would lose a medium crucial to understanding the complexities of contemporary life.

From Time Magazine Archive

Crimped by this shortage, Germany's gross national product in constant dollars increased this year by "only" 6%, v.

From Time Magazine Archive

For Keeping the Hair Crimped or Curled in Summer.—A quarter of an ounce of gum tragacanth, one pint rose-water, and five drops of glycerine; mix and let stand over night.

From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous

Crimped frills are worn by young children, and look extremely neat.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous