curbing
Example Sentences
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Local governments have also announced measures both aimed at curbing the growth of holiday accommodation and managing the large numbers of tourist arrivals.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Yet many leaders, especially in the U.S. and Europe, worry the Chinese businesses are bringing China’s brutal rat-race competition with them, potentially crushing local incumbents and curbing salaries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
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
The 57-year-old has built a reputation as a reformer intent on curbing the waste of public money and attracting EU funds, but has been criticised for his "inflexibility".
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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
