curtail
Example Sentences
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Aluminum, a material used in everything from cans to cars, was already in a supply deficit before the war, and is now getting more scarce and expensive as output from the Middle East is curtailed.
From Barron's
Aluminum, a material used in everything from cans to cars, was already in a supply deficit before the war, and is now getting more scarce and expensive as output from the Middle East is curtailed.
From Barron's
"Demand for labour is weak, which should curtail workers' bargaining power and limit the scope for a pick-up in wage growth," she said.
From BBC
No oil has been imported to the island since January 9, hitting the power sector while also forcing airlines to curtail flights to the island, a blow to the all-important tourism sector.
From Barron's
He points to one study showing that hot-yoga classes can curtail depression more effectively than antidepressant drugs.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
