curtailing

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That trade involved a shift out of currencies and into gold, silver and bitcoin on worries that governments are spending more and not curtailing debt.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The governor has largely resisted adopting new across-the-board tax increases or sharply curtailing his expensive policy proposals in order to align state spending with revenue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

California is curtailing a program that offered Medicaid coverage for people living in the U.S. unlawfully.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

“We began tactically curtailing volumes this month,” said Jeremy Knop, the CFO of producer EQT, on an earnings call this week.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

It would be for her a well-spring from which she would draw the most destructive emotions, deceiving the lover and seeking to imprison the beloved, curtailing freedom in every way.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison