curbed
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His rise to office may have curbed our craving for more of his relatives, however.
From Salon
U.S. stock futures tumbled and Brent crude prices climbed 15% after some major Gulf producers curbed production.
However, regional currencies’ strength may be curbed by Middle East conflict.
U.S. gas production has since increased by 20%, which has curbed prices while feeding increased exports.
While the reduction in federal spending was a significant part of that slowdown, less consumer spending, fewer exports, and mixed business activity also curbed growth.
From Barron's
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