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curtail

[ker-teyl] / kərˈteɪl /


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None of it, however, has seemed to curtail fan interest in the series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Despite her efforts to curtail his behavior at home, the very technology bought by schools to help democratize learning had become the medium through which he fell deeper down his rabbit hole.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

"While higher gasoline prices will curtail consumer spending, especially hitting lower-income households, the strong labor market will offer an offset," she said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Prices will need to rise further or stay high for a long time to curtail demand and improve market balances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

To curtail Caesar’s annoying interrogations, Lumbly quickly unhooked the boxcar door and slid it wide.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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