curtailed

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“There are already acute shortages in natural gas, and there are also shortages in fertilizer and helium. If this isn’t curtailed within six to eight months, you’ll see challenges,” Pyziur explained.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The move shut down or curtailed operations at about 30 GM plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

She was backed up by England's impressive spin attack, who stifled New Zealand's ability to rotate the strike which curtailed the scoring and prompted some loose shots in search of boundaries.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

As a result, the report argues, the Irish language is often seen as something that should be "curtailed" in a united Ireland.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

After the disastrous 1957 spraying the program was abruptly and drastically curtailed, with vague statements about “evaluating” previous work and testing alternative insecticides.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson