crimp
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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
If those higher prices crimp sales, the whole tech supply chain could be hurt.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Read: People are putting less gas in their tanks as high prices crimp budgets, Walmart says.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 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
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