crimp

Example Sentences

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The attacks on fuel depots in the capital crimped local distribution within Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal

Otherwise, the strain of prolonged high prices could weigh on the global economy and crimp fuel demand.

From The Wall Street Journal

But that is now threatened by rising oil-and-gas prices that will send industrial costs higher and crimp investment and confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition, the court said Wing changed the firm's strategy without consulting the other board members, refused to honour agreements with Dutch officials and crimped the powers of European Nexperia executives.

From Barron's

That is set to crimp demand for smartphones and the processors inside them this year.

From Barron's