crimp

Example Sentences

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Read: People are putting less gas in their tanks as high prices crimp budgets, Walmart says.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 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

Analysts have generally worried that high prices for memory components could drive up the cost of smartphones and crimp consumer demand.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

“You got to crimp the edges with your thumb, like this. That makes ’em look nice.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly