held in check

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The labor market is held in check by subdued economic growth, U.S. policy shifts, and softer population growth from reduced immigration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Apple’s stock momentum has been somewhat held in check by the cloud of tariffs and doubts about the company’s artificial-intelligence positioning.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025

This is partly fueled by fascination from people who’d like to see him held in check.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2025

"The immune system is held in check most of the time," Vakoc says.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2024

Now he had spoken his name, and emotions, fears, that he had held in check all day surged up through him.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes