constrain
verb (used with object)
to force, compel, or oblige.
has constrained
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present perfectof constrain (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The overall contraction in the smartphone market has been partly the result of an ongoing memory shortage, which has constrained production and driven up the cost of components.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
Demand for Vital Farms’ eggs has been outpacing its production capability for the past six months, which has constrained its growth.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2025
“What I think has constrained this entire outbreak response from the beginning is the fact that dairy cattle farmers do not want anything to impact their short-term economic interests,” Adalja said.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2024
On the ground, that has constrained cities that try to keep tent camps from proliferating in parks, on sidewalks and in other public spaces.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2024
However, unemployment remains high and outdated infrastructure has constrained growth.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
