How to Use constrain in a Sentence

constrain

verb

• Imagine the electrons in an atom are constrained within the atom by a wall.
  — Niranjan Shivaram, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2023
• Beijing, on the other hand, has been much less constrained by the need for balance.
  — Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 8 Jan. 2024
• That’s one less seller and buyer, which constrains both sides of the market.
  — Byalena Botros, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2023
• Guettel’s score is worth waiting for, even constrained by the directness of the premise.
  — Vulture, 6 June 2023
• The researchers could now use the starting molecule to constrain that slice.
  — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 21 June 2023
• With the structure built three feet from the property line, the couple were constrained by city code in the amount of windows allowed on the side of the building.
  — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023
• Set in the '70s, the film follows five sisters who are constrained by their strict religious parents.
  — Amy MacKelden, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Apr. 2023
• Still, players were constrained only by innings and outs, not time.
  — USA Today, 28 Mar. 2023
• Hybrid work is more constraining than some might think.
  — Amber Burton, Fortune, 21 July 2023
• Due to the aforementioned thin atmosphere, the team was constrained to a mass of just 4 pounds (less than 2 kg) for the entire helicopter.
  — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 29 Jan. 2024
• As informed and as compassionate as the workers in this field are, they are also constrained by the law and overwhelmed by the numbers.
  — Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2023
• To be sure, constraining how war is fought is important work and not a diversion.
  — Time, 17 July 2023
• Paul said the format allows him with each new episode to write in his own style, rather than remain constrained by pastiche throughout the season.
  — Peter Marks, Washington Post, 26 May 2023
• The fiscal budget does not constrain spending, let alone reduce it.
  — Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 9 Mar. 2023
• And the amendment’s text went even further to constrain Ohioans’ ability to amend the state constitution.
  — Matt Ford, The New Republic, 11 Aug. 2023
• But as the full scale of the atrocities of Hamas have become clear, those voices have been largely constrained to the fringes of party politics.
  — Jennifer Medina, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2023
• In previous months, the cost of eggs surged primarily due to avian flu, which constrained supply.
  — Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 13 Apr. 2023
• That could be good news for doctors who worry the new law could constrain their ability to advise patients.
  — Bernard J. Wolfson, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2023
• And, paying more interest will, in turn, further constrain your finances in the future.
  — Bryan Mena, CNN, 2 Aug. 2023
• The band is seemingly constrained by its demanding and adoring fan base.
  — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2023
• While rain can influence the equipment the team wears, including cleats, wind is far more constraining to a passing game.
  — Michael Gehlken, Dallas News, 8 Sep. 2023
• In the weeks leading up to the start of the trial, Davis issued adverse rulings for Fox, constraining its legal strategy.
  — Jeremy Barr, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2023
• Banks are constrained by the rise in borrowing costs brought on by the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes, and the rapid movement of money out of deposits amid turmoil in the sector.
  — Bloomberg Wire, Dallas News, 14 Apr. 2023
• The entrance is constrained and understated, with a wall directly in front of the visitor.
  — Kristina Linnea Garcia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
• Dreaming of a luxurious home vibe but constrained by a budget?
  — Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023
• There are other ways that the U.S. government could constrain online platforms.
  — Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2023
• Jail stays are constrained by the number of beds available in local jails for such parole violators.
  — Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2024
• Think destroy, but for the boning and corsetry that once constrained and shaped the body, so that what is left is the suggestion of a shape with none of its corresponding limitations.
  — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023
• Nothing concrete constrains people but themselves and those around them.
  — WSJ, 13 Dec. 2023
• Back then, the supply of goods like appliances and gardening equipment was constrained while demand from stuck-at-home consumers was strong.
  — Peter Eavis, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024

Last Updated: 7 May 2024