price control
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of price control
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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What is understood by most economists, however, is that a federal rate cap would function as a price control for the consumer credit markets.
From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026
The consensus among forecasters is that it will be roughly inflation-neutral; its first drug price control, a $35 monthly cap on insulin, does not start until next year.
From Washington Post • Oct. 22, 2022
The Bahamas on Wednesday outlined the details of temporary price control measures aimed at helping families brave mounting global inflation, saying they would affect 38 key staples, such as eggs, bread and sanitary towels.
From Reuters • Oct. 14, 2022
The reduced electrical connections and gas pipelines between Spain and France led to the EU allowing Iberian countries to install their own price control mechanisms this spring.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 21, 2022
The price control and subsidy program in Canada.
From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1971 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office
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