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constrain

[kuhn-streyn] / kənˈstreɪn /


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The new results constrain the form of these models and will direct future searches for them.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Washington's moves to constrain China's tech sector are another longstanding concern for Beijing, as the two countries race to dominate the global artificial intelligence market.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

But it warned that "if instability in the Middle East persists, rising costs, delays and limited transport capacity are likely to constrain humanitarian operations further."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Hiring has slowed over the past few years, but so has growth in the number of people available for work in the U.S., a balance that has helped constrain layoffs and joblessness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Few rules constrain the exercise of his or her discretion.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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