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curbed

[kurbd] / kɜrbd /






ADJECTIVE
smothered
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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His rise to office may have curbed our craving for more of his relatives, however.

From Salon

U.S. stock futures tumbled and Brent crude prices climbed 15% after some major Gulf producers curbed production.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, regional currencies’ strength may be curbed by Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. gas production has since increased by 20%, which has curbed prices while feeding increased exports.

From The Wall Street Journal

While the reduction in federal spending was a significant part of that slowdown, less consumer spending, fewer exports, and mixed business activity also curbed growth.

From Barron's