The phrase "a potential brake on" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that may slow down or hinder progress or development in a particular context.
Example: "The new regulations could act as a potential brake on innovation in the tech industry."
Alternatives: "a possible hindrance to" or "a potential obstacle to".
"The idea of testing is potentially negative and could act as a potential brake on participation," she said.
King said there were "genuine concerns about how quickly the recovery will pick up," highlighting the lack of lending from banks as a potential brake on growth.
Myogenic determination genes, such as Myf5 are controlled positively, whereas the effect of Pax3 on genes encoding inhibitors of myogenesis provides a potential brake on differentiation.
On the other hand, ESR2 is thought to be an important regulator of prostate function [14], especially as a potential "brake" to androgen-driven proliferation [13].
Very few drivers use left-foot braking techniques, so the number of people affected by a potential brake override system would be small, Nikolas said.
One potential brake on Nokia are mobile operators, which are reluctant to depend on a single cellphone maker, which could use its leverage to demand better terms from sales.
As, to his credit, Paxman himself concedes in his Radio Times article, elected politicians are, in fact, our only potential brake on power being "wielded by the rich and strong for the benefit of the rich and strong".
"Such an uncertain future for the UK in Europe could put a brake on potential inward investors".
"In practice, this would serve as a brake on potential infringers, even though the relief is somewhat limited," Mr. Dickinson said.
These have the potential to put a brake on the astonishing speed with which China's economy has expanded over the past 25 years.
Finally, the test results indicated that the NABP has the potential braking characteristic for a brake pad material.
