constrain
Example Sentences
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Despite this advantage, tokamak experiments have long been constrained by an upper density limit.
From Science Daily
In the modern era, the British heritage of common law, freedom of speech and personal virtue didn’t constrain innovation but produced it.
Even when U.S. studios do score a hit, the financial upside is constrained.
From MarketWatch
After a recent Central Economic Work Conference, Max Zenglein, senior economist for Asia-Pacific at The Conference Board, noted that officials continue to emphasize consumption while constrained by debt and supply-side priorities.
From Barron's
The Social Security trust funds are constrained by law and can only invest in a special type of U.S.
From MarketWatch
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