curtail
Example Sentences
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When the extension cords running to the back popped the circuit breakers, repeatedly, he tried to curtail electricity usage in the camp.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
For years, nutrition scientists, food-policy researchers and public-health advocates have called for a definition of UPFs, along with policy changes that could help curtail their presence in our food supply.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
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 • Mar. 16, 2026
He points to one study showing that hot-yoga classes can curtail depression more effectively than antidepressant drugs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
It takes every ounce of self control I have to stop myself and curtail my biological imperative.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
