crimp

Example Sentences

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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

Analysts have generally worried that high prices for memory components could drive up the cost of smartphones and crimp consumer demand.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Analysts have generally worried that high prices for memory components could drive up the cost of smartphones and crimp consumer demand.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 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

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

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris