constraints

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Demand for the IPO shares was feverish on Wall Street despite concerns by critics that the company was overvalued and skepticism of a governance structure that puts no constraints on Musk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

While strong ticket pricing and premium travel demand continue to support revenues, fuel prices are likely to remain elevated for some time due to ongoing supply constraints, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The country's factories are facing higher costs with the prices of raw materials rising, particularly in the energy and chemical sectors, as shipping constraints remain a problem.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Many of the price complaints in business surveys are classic supply constraints: tariffs; Persian Gulf energy volatility; construction materials; tight skilled labor and AI-driven bottlenecks.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

As you are composing, listen for how the constraints of using only those five notes, with those pitch relationships, affect your music.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones