crimp

Example Sentences

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If the war in Iran drags on, then the resulting effect on transportation costs could crimp consumer demand for discretionary goods like chocolate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

According to Charlie McElligott, a strategist at Nomura, the big concern in the market right now is that higher energy prices could crimp global demand and employment.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

If the squeeze does last, it could eventually even crimp the margins of AI hardware companies like Nvidia.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

He pointed at her air hose to suggest that she crimp it so that she could hear him better.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston