crimp
Example Sentences
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It’s another reason for investors to start taking Treasury yields seriously, given their potential to crimp equity valuations and drive up the cost of capital for the artificial-intelligence build-out.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Indeed, ECB policymakers might remain cautious of the link between rising energy costs and more underlying inflationary pressures, especially given that interest-rate increases could crimp already weak economic growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Supporters say allowing rentals of non-primary residences will generate needed revenue, but opponents say it will crimp affordable housing supplies.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Higher interest rates are a headwind but shouldn’t crimp overall performance, argued Gabelli portfolio manager Simon Wong and research analyst Timothy Winter in a note last month.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
He pointed at her air hose to suggest that she crimp it so that she could hear him better.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
