constrain

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Getting crosswise with public opinion is sometimes enough to constrain a president.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

Sermons matter, but the most meaningful form of obligation and testimony is about showing up, with enough presence and force to constrain the oppression of power.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

“On the other hand, for Poland as a net commodity importer, higher energy prices are a negative supply-side shock, which might constrain output and activity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"A prolonged disruption... would begin to erode inventories, constrain logistics and tighten global oil and gas balances, with much greater effects on prices."

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

“I’ve got it all worked out,” Dobbs whispered, gripping the side of Orr’s cot with white-knuckled hands to constrain them from waving.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller