curbing

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While the inflationary case for tightening is clear, the decision carries the risk of slowing economic growth and curbing investment just as Japan’s economic recovery was taking shape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

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

China spent years curbing the growth of oil use.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Senators voted on Thursday to reject a resolution aimed at curbing Trump's authority, the latest in a series of failed attempts by Democrats to force an end to the conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The crew worked for Zero Fatalities, a public safety organization aimed at curbing automobile accidents and car-related injuries and deaths.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel