constrain
verb (used with object)
to force, compel, or oblige.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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"While supply has been constraining sales in recent months, underlying demand conditions remain strong," said Elaine Buckberg, GM's chief economist.
From Reuters ● Oct. 1, 2021