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pinch point

British

noun

a traffic-calming measure in which the road narrows to one lane, with a sign indicating which oncoming driver should give way

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If you can find the pinch point in fast-growing markets, there are exciting opportunities.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

So, as soon as the Six Nations schedule was published, Saturday's trip to Murrayfield looked like the pinch point which would make or break England's title dreams.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Its drying time can be a pinch point in a body shop’s operations, limiting how many cars it can turn over in a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

The Fosters pick up the necessities at the PCH pinch point.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

“It’s a pinch point for them when offices aren’t open,” Fuller said.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2024

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