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bottleneck

[bot-l-nek] / ˈbɒt lˌnɛk /


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The artificial intelligence bottleneck is the most important theme in the stock market, right now.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“If the Strait of Hormuz bottleneck does not get resolved, prices have to go higher for the market to balance.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

An Israeli military official admitted that the primary bottleneck in combatting the threat came from "gaps in weapons development".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

It can refuse to solve a geopolitical bottleneck by breaking housing, small business, traditional manufacturing and capital spending.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The flame seared the tip of the oiled cloth and sizzled toward the bottleneck.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon




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