- present participle of curb.
curbing
Example Sentences
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In his first interest-rate decision at the helm of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh showed that his aim is curbing inflation.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
In other words, “rates are high enough that it is curbing activity,” said Josh Jamner, senior investment strategy analyst at ClearBridge Investments.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026
High interest rates make credit more expensive and discourage consumption and investment, thereby curbing inflation.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
His investigations have led to new federal laws curbing abuse by intelligence contractors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Use the monopoly of force to promote happiness, by maintaining public order and curbing violence.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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