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
South Korean officials said over the weekend that they stood ready to intervene to curb excessive volatility and speculative trading.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Washington insists Tehran must turn over its near-weapons-grade enriched uranium, agree to curb its nuclear activities and reopen Hormuz.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 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
Cat was making up her mind about knocking when a woman came out of the garage and wheeled a recycling bin to the curb.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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