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curtail

[ker-teyl] / kərˈteɪl /


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He called for politicians globally to act to curtail addictive forms of gambling and prevent consumers being "fleeced" during the World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“The approval likely creates more competition in the retail market, and is likely to curtail multiples on selected exchanges,” TD Cowen analysts wrote in a Tuesday research note.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The agreement, which still needs President Trump’s approval, includes a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian pledges to curtail some nuclear work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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

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




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