crimp

Example Sentences

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If the war in Iran drags on, then the resulting effect on transportation costs could crimp consumer demand for discretionary goods like chocolate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

According to Charlie McElligott, a strategist at Nomura, the big concern in the market right now is that higher energy prices could crimp global demand and employment.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

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 • Mar. 13, 2026

For instance, Wedbush’s Bryson noted that Intel faces risks around rising memory costs, which could affect the company’s margins and crimp demand for personal computers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

The only crimp in my plan was that I seemed to have no talent whatsoever.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris