crimped

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Disruption to trade has crimped fuel supplies across the global aviation industry, especially for some Asian and European countries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In addition, the court said Wing changed the firm's strategy without consulting the other board members, refused to honour agreements with Dutch officials and crimped the powers of European Nexperia executives.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Thought and feeling bubble up beneath visible restraint—she’ll let a nervous glance scamper this way or that, or wear a smile that’s still crimped at the edges amid the teasing interplay of her peers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The company has been using the round, pie-shape sandwich with distinct crimped edges since 1996.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Then I attached an air line to the tank and crimped it with my thumb.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir