constrained

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If constrained supply persists long enough to deplete buffers—potentially beyond about six weeks—manufacturers could face tighter allocations and higher procurement costs, Fitch Ratings said in a recent note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

India's aviation market is poised for significant expansion but remains constrained by a limited number of widebody aircraft, Willie Walsh, the incoming chief executive of IndiGo, told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“We have been speaking with many people across the industry this month and one theme has remained constant—memory is very constrained and despite that, Apple is buying whatever memory they can,” Goldberg wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

But when market sentiment shifts or volatility rises, investors may find that liquidity is more constrained than expected.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

As soon as I returned to Elsinore, I felt constrained to lie, to deceive the queen herself.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein