curbed
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Europe has curbed refined capacity over the past five to 10 years, and other regions of the world, such as Latin America, have underinvested in their refining capacity, Selesky said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
California had always permitted raw milk to be sold in stores, but Los Angeles County’s more stringent rules had, in effect, curbed its retail sales.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
During his first term, President Trump met with Kim three times—becoming the first sitting American leader to do so—but the two failed to strike a deal that curbed Pyongyang’s nuclear program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Provinces pulled US alcohol from shelves and Canadians significantly curbed travel south, which irritated the US in return.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
I curbed the impulse to sit up straight.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
