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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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pinch point

While Europe’s regulatory road for data centers will likely be tougher, “the first pinch point is going to be access to power,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 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

The Blast, mainly taking place in June and July this year, is a particular pinch point of the schedule, with counties wanting to host games from Thursdays to Sundays in order to maximise attendances.

From BBC ● May 5, 2024

A pinch point exists at the Ballard Locks and broader Ship Canal, which salmon traverse.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 18, 2024

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