curb
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Washington insists Tehran must turn over its near-weapons-grade enriched uranium, agree to curb its nuclear activities and reopen Hormuz.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
By requiring traders to hold more capital to back their positions, the idea was to curb reckless trading and reduce the risk of costly blowups.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Gates can limit how much people can pull from a fund, but they may not curb their desire to get their investment back, he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Even if it were successful in the Senate, the measure is unlikely to fully curb military action against Iran.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Katherine sat down on the curb, her elbows propped on her knees, her face caught in her hands.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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