curbing

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Greenspan later wrote that he found the president to be "sadly paranoid, misanthropic and cynical", but the economist's success at curbing inflation impressed Nixon's successors.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Negotiations that began in Switzerland this weekend are aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions in exchange for broader sanctions relief, though talks have been hampered by continued fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

In other words, “rates are high enough that it is curbing activity,” said Josh Jamner, senior investment strategy analyst at ClearBridge Investments.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

High interest rates make credit more expensive and discourage consumption and investment, thereby curbing inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

We rode down Route 127 to Folly Cove, passing a mile of granite curbing and houses built with granite blocks.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen