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constraint

[kuhn-streynt] / kənˈstreɪnt /




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Capital availability is not the primary constraint, they added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

The token offering came with an unusual constraint: It could be purchased but not resold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Communication delays between Earth and robotic explorers can range from four to 22 minutes, and limited data transmission capacity adds another layer of constraint.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Canadian author Jack Jedwab wrote in French language newspaper La Presse that Rousseau's lack of French knowledge sends a message to Air Canada employees that "bilingualism is a constraint, not a value".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

That imposed a constraint Lawrence had become a master at overcoming.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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