crimp

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Indeed, ECB policymakers might remain cautious of the link between rising energy costs and more underlying inflationary pressures, especially given that interest-rate increases could crimp already weak economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

StubHub on Wednesday also said it wasn’t seeing a downturn in enthusiasm for concerts, even as higher prices for things like gas threaten to put a crimp in consumer spending.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Leaders in the world's second-largest economy have struggled since the pandemic to rely on overseas shipments to support gross domestic product as a long-running property market crisis forces consumers to crimp on spending.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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