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Throttle

usgb/ˈθrɑːtl/Volume
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Often used metaphorically to describe suppressing activities or growth. SlideThe new regulations throttled industry expansion.
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Commonly refers to limiting resources like money or information. SlideThe company throttled investment into the risky project.