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The phrase "are constrained from" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that someone or something is restricted or limited from doing a particular action.
Example: "Due to budget cuts, the team is constrained from pursuing new projects this quarter."
Alternatives: "are prevented from" or "are limited in".
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What is it, precisely, that people are constrained from saying?
Pension schemes and mutual funds are constrained from borrowing money.
Yet homeowners in these states are constrained from seeking opportunities elsewhere, because it's very hard to sell their houses.
"People are constrained from smoking, from unsafe sex, from failing to buckle seat belts," Dr. Koshland wrote.
"If we fail to pay, or are constrained from paying, competitive rates then that talent will move to another employer," he said.
"A lot of these smaller data centres may be in a room in an office building where they feel like they are constrained from making modifications," says Kava.
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It was constrained from gathering information independently, limiting itself to material presented by the two sides.
The F.B.I. is constrained from spying on American citizens and visitors without probable cause.
Businesses routinely use the information, but the bureau has been constrained from using those services.
(Dogs are another matter; mine has to be constrained from tearing off and lolloping for miles).
"Detectives did excellent work, obviously, but I'm constrained from providing details," Mr. Browne said.
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