curbed

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And the world is also making do with less oil — Asian countries, particularly China, curbed energy imports and are consuming less.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

During his first term, President Trump met with Kim three times—becoming the first sitting American leader to do so—but the two failed to strike a deal that curbed Pyongyang’s nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Provinces pulled US alcohol from shelves and Canadians significantly curbed travel south, which irritated the US in return.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

India's central bank has already poured billions of dollars to stabilise the currency, curbed speculative trading and offered a special credit line to oil importers to ease dollar demand.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The horseman’s tone and bearing nettled Taran, but he curbed his temper and bowed courteously.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander