crimp
Example Sentences
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The bad news is that so much of AI is driven by hope rather than cash profits that higher yields are likely to do little to crimp spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The CMS suggestions could crimp the practices of ABA providers that bill a high number of hours of therapy for nearly every patient.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
But higher short-term rates—if bondholders are convinced they mean that the Fed is moving aggressively to crimp inflation—could result in lower long-term rates, which the bond market would welcome.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 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
I turned on a very slow trickle of 02; small enough that it couldn't overpower the crimp.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
