curb
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One of the reforms includes a requirement for employers to offer guaranteed hours to casual workers in a bid to curb the use of zero-hours contracts.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
It also called for urgent action to curb features it said were deliberately designed to drive excessive screen use among under-18s.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
She drove to Highview Avenue and saw a house that had curb appeal, sophisticated landscaping and interior details like handmade cabinets that she would want in a home.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The measures aimed at trying to curb its spread rely essentially on adherence to preventive steps and the rapid detection of cases.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Outside the theater, dozens of carriages were lined up at the curb.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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