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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

Even when pressed on the potential impact of a "quagmire" scenario in the Gulf that would curtail oil and jet fuel exports for several more months, executives did not appear overly alarmed.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Shares in London-listed financial groups with a large presence in Asia fell on fears that new rules would curtail mainland Chinese investors’ use of Hong Kong bank accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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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