Example Sentences

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Inevitably, the sequels juggernaut is throttling fresh ideas, the lifeblood of any creative activity.

From The Guardian • May 16, 2019

"California is throttling back record levels of solar — and that's bad news for climate goals."

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2018

The government itself has made no official statements on whether it is throttling connections, even as many users were reporting that slow download speeds were posing hurdles to their business dealings.

From Slate • Mar. 9, 2018

While many iPhone users have experienced perceived slowdowns due to iOS updates over the years, it appears that there’s now proof Apple is throttling processor speeds when a battery capacity deteriorates over time.

From The Verge • Dec. 20, 2017

We are becoming too practical; the lust for material gain is throttling every other consideration.

From The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac by Field, Eugene