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

Mastercard said its cards can’t be used in Cuba because a foreign partner that connects merchants to its network has curtailed operations in the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Starbucks’ Pride Network employee group this year curtailed its investment, for example, though its float will still appear in the parade.

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

Every possibility of excess was curtailed with it.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison