constrain
Example Sentences
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Even with gross domestic product growth running at just a little over 2% a year, Australia’s economy is badly constrained.
Theme parks and cruise ships were constrained only by their size.
Jurors were told the search for Xielo was "not constrained" by budgets, and the force sought help "far and wide" to help find him.
From BBC
The practical influence of a Chairman Warsh would likely be constrained by institutional design.
From Los Angeles Times
Rules that raise compliance costs, delay investment, block entry into a marketplace or prohibit a business activity altogether directly constrain the economy’s ability to produce goods and services.
From Barron's
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