constriction

"For them, parity is less an ultimate goal than a transitory and permissive springboard for testing Western resolve and pursuing whatever additional accretions of strategic power the strictures of SALT and American tolerance will allow."

"He is a student of life."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The tight bandage was constricting his arm, making it hard to move. "

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

"The hallway smelled of freshly baked cookies, leading to the kitchen where the family was celebrating. "

"The teacher spoke freely about her concerns about the students' progress. "

"Her throat constricted with fear when she saw the large dog approaching. "

"The tight collar constricts my neck, making it hard to breathe. "

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

"The compression of the trash in the bin allowed us to fit more in. "

"A ship moves rapidly."