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The government is grappling with ways to find solutions but is constrained by France's gigantic debt pile which is already spooking markets.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
“There appears no end in sight to Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has constrained oil flow,” they note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Electric bikes can dramatically reduce operating costs for high-mileage riders, it said, although expansion was constrained by the same foreign-exchange shortages affecting the wider economy.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
Gasoline may respond more quickly, said Yilmaz, while diesel could remain comparatively supported through winter because inventories are still tight and middle-distillate supply remains constrained.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
They smacked the gravel from their clothing and walked in constrained silence to the entrance of the orderly room.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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