crimp

Example Sentences

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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

Higher interest rates are a headwind but shouldn’t crimp overall performance, argued Gabelli portfolio manager Simon Wong and research analyst Timothy Winter in a note last month.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Northrop Grumman plans to spend $200 million more to increase production of its B-21 stealth bomber, an investment that threatens to crimp near-term profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He pointed at her air hose to suggest that she crimp it so that she could hear him better.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston