curb
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But Polymarket has also taken steps to curb insider trading in order to comply with law enforcement and build trust with its customers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
The district’s planned expansion aims to provide access to affordable child care while building early loyalty with local families to help curb declining enrollment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Even if it were successful in the Senate, the measure is unlikely to fully curb military action against Iran.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
European lawmakers and countries struck a provisional compromise on the reform, which was launched in response to political pressure to curb migration -- paving the way for its final approval.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
"Best I can," she replied, popping the silver tweeter in her mouth and stepping back off the curb.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
Vocabulary lists containing curb
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