crimp

Example Sentences

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But that is now threatened by rising oil-and-gas prices that will send industrial costs higher and crimp investment and confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

For instance, Wedbush’s Bryson noted that Intel faces risks around rising memory costs, which could affect the company’s margins and crimp demand for personal computers.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

But if he is serious about restraining American corporations’ ability to pay dividends or buy back shares, it could put a major crimp in market returns.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

In short, while rising Japanese bond yields could certainly crimp global liquidity, any fallout for global markets would probably be modest, Joshi added.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

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