crimped

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The moves crimped the economic lifeline the Emirates have long provided to Iran amid heavy sanctions by the West.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The attacks on fuel depots in the capital crimped local distribution within Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The stock has dropped 12% over the past year amid worries about a slowdown in consumer spending that has crimped sales growth in the company’s beauty and healthcare segments.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Both products are disc-shaped peanut butter and jelly sandwiches with crimped edges that are kept in the freezer.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Small markings, like bite marks, crimped the edges.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi