curbing
Example Sentences
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A. My partner and I just bought our first house, so I’m not doing a very good job of curbing my spending right now.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
According to the latest report by experts mandated by the Security Council, law enforcement operations have succeeded in curbing the expansion of gangs in the capital.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
At the same time, it remains a worry for packaged food makers, which may see further pressure as GLP-1s, which facilitate weight loss by curbing cravings, become more widely available and budget-friendly.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Companies responding by curbing hiring or leaving open positions unfilled.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
He had the gift of tapping into the rebellious streak of a kid like Jesse while simultaneously curbing and channeling it.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
