constrained

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And the number of truck drivers has been constrained in recent months by new federal rules enforcing English-language proficiency and narrowing the pool of immigrants eligible for non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“When one billionaire moves into a neighborhood, others follow. When combine that with historically constrained inventory and an increasingly concentrated buyer pool, dramatic price premiums become an entirely predictable outcome.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

"Lower diamond values have reduced earnings for miners, constrained investment, and weakened local economic activity."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Huang said Tuesday that Nvidia is "supply constrained" although "we have enough supply for very robust growth", referring to the gamut of materials used to make computer chips, from silicon wafers to advanced memory components.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

He took a hop-step toward Katherine; he seemed barely constrained by the ropes around his ankles.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix