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curtailment

[ker-teyl-muhnt] / kərˈteɪl mənt /


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The economy has been remarkably resilient in the past year in the face of weak sentiment, tariffs, an uncertain business environment, a sharp curtailment of immigration and a prolonged government shutdown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The officially reported curtailment rate for late 2024 was 3.2%.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

Starmer also said Britain would continue to raise human rights concerns with Beijing, including over "curtailment of freedom in Hong Kong".

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Mr Paddick says he has seen "a curtailment of charitable giving".

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

The fifth century was remarkable for the still further curtailment of the Roman dominions, especially in the West.

From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Ross, Lady Mary




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