constrained
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In fairness to Caine, his position is genuinely constrained.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
Some of his ideas will need to get refined and will be constrained financially at the city and state level.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
As land values surged and horizontal growth became constrained, elevators and downtowns together climbed vertically from the steel-frame towers of the late 19th century to the glass supertalls that shape today’s skylines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
But when market sentiment shifts or volatility rises, investors may find that liquidity is more constrained than expected.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
They were constrained, however, by a boss with an imperfect understanding of the nuances of his own business, and whose judgment was clouded by his insecurity.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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