constrained

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In a republic, the noun, supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, constrained by law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

If supply remains constrained, food prices are likely to rise around the world, adding to inflationary pressures that have knock-on effects outside of the agricultural industry.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

"These days Hong Kong is their best hope to attract global investors and position themselves as a player not fully constrained by the boundary of the mainland market," she adds.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“The societal benefits of AI are fundamentally constrained by the availability and affordability of the computing infrastructure that powers it,” Blue Origin said in its filing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

The “How d’ye do’s” were quiet and constrained on each side.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen