curbing
Example Sentences
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The People's Party - led by Nattaphong Ruengpanyawut - is certainly promising big changes, from curbing the power of the biggest businesses and military, to streamlining the extensive bureaucracy and modernising the education system.
From BBC
A large bloc of states wants bold action such as curbing plastic production, while the smaller clutch of oil-producing states wants to focus more narrowly on waste management.
From Barron's
The United States also announced new sanctions against numerous shipping entities and vessels, aimed at curbing Iran's oil exports.
From Barron's
But curbing the balance sheet could, in theory, limit liquidity in the banking system and weigh on prices of more speculative assets like bitcoin.
From MarketWatch
In the midst of the national outcry over Pretti’s death, Menendez held a hearing to consider whether to grant Minnesota’s request for an order curbing the surge.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
