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  • present participle of curb.
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curbing

[kur-bing] / ˈkɜr bɪŋ /






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The listing also marks a "turning point" for China's robotics industry, as Unitree's success comes even as the US is curbing imports of foreign-made robots, Pearson said.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

During a visit to Dover on Monday, Andy Burnham said progress had been made in curbing the number of people arriving in the UK on small boats.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

When Melton became mayor in 2024, he said he sought advice from Detroit’s then-mayor, Mike Duggan, who had helped revitalize his city by eliminating blighted buildings and curbing the population exodus.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

The measure is part of a broader policy package announced last week aimed at curbing market swings by raising the cost of leverage and increasing barriers to short-term speculation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The crew worked for Zero Fatalities, a public safety organization aimed at curbing automobile accidents and car-related injuries and deaths.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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