crimp
Example Sentences
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Indeed, ECB policymakers might remain cautious of the link between rising energy costs and more underlying inflationary pressures, especially given that interest-rate increases could crimp already weak economic growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Read: People are putting less gas in their tanks as high prices crimp budgets, Walmart says.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
Supporters say allowing rentals of non-primary residences will generate needed revenue, but opponents say it will crimp affordable housing supplies.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Leaders in the world's second-largest economy have struggled since the pandemic to rely on overseas shipments to support gross domestic product as a long-running property market crisis forces consumers to crimp on spending.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
The only crimp in my plan was that I seemed to have no talent whatsoever.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
