curb
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Bass and McDonnell said they hoped the increased police presence would curb burglaries and result in arrests, but they also stressed that burglaries in the area were down for the year overall.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
While the number of cases has mounted, Bayer has explored strategic options, including a potential bankruptcy filing to curb its Roundup litigation costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Governments have urged people to carpool and curb the use of air-conditioning in a bid to conserve energy.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
That demand-destruction scenario is already now playing out in several Asian countries, which have moved to curb crude consumption by instituting four-day workweeks, early office closures and other power-saving measures.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Outside the theater, dozens of carriages were lined up at the curb.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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