curtail

Example Sentences

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Dalio believes that protecting one’s wealth in times of war is difficult, as “normal activities are curtailed, traditionally safe investments aren’t safe, capital mobility is limited and high taxes are imposed.”

From MarketWatch

In particular, they have demanded curtailed patrols, a ban on ICE agents wearing face masks during operations and the requirement that they obtain a judicial warrant to enter private property.

From Barron's

In particular, they demand curtailed roaming patrols, a ban on ICE agents wearing facemasks during operations, and the use of a judicial warrant to enter private property.

From Barron's

The cuts targeted a slate of programs aimed at tracking and curtailing HIV and other disease outbreaks, including one of California’s main early-warning systems for HIV outbreaks, state and local officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

She has twice won the Crystal Globe - the overall World Cup title - and finished second in the standings in 2024 and 2025, the latter season curtailed by a broken collarbone.

From BBC