constrained

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India's aviation market is poised for significant expansion but remains constrained by a limited number of widebody aircraft, Willie Walsh, the incoming chief executive of IndiGo, told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

But when market sentiment shifts or volatility rises, investors may find that liquidity is more constrained than expected.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

If supply remains constrained, food prices are likely to rise around the world, adding to inflationary pressures that have knock-on effects outside of the agricultural industry.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The U.A.E. gambling push signaled a profound shift in a region where gambling has been constrained by Islamic prohibitions, and the opening of the last major untapped markets for the global casino industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

A constrained trio lingered after Rachel had climbed the stairs behind her husband.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare