bottleneck
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“In this cycle, the real winners will be those who own the bottleneck, as relentless demand turns scarcity into outsized returns.”
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
“If the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck does not get resolved, prices have to go higher for the market to balance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
There’s a shortage of contractors with electrical expertise, which has created a significant bottleneck.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Speaking at the Urdd Eisteddfod on Anglesey on Wednesday, ap Iorwerth said it had been Plaid policy for "many, many years" that something needed to be done to "unclog that Brynglas bottleneck".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The stump of an elm guards a bottleneck in the path through the woods.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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