curbing

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While the inflationary case for tightening is clear, the decision carries the risk of slowing economic growth and curbing investment just as Japan’s economic recovery was taking shape.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Local governments have also announced measures both aimed at curbing the growth of holiday accommodation and managing the large numbers of tourist arrivals.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

China spent years curbing the growth of oil use.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Egg prices surged during those years as a large bird-flu outbreak led producers to cull millions of egg-laying chickens, curbing supplies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

My preoccupation with curbing my impulses, my speech, my movements, my manner, my expressions had increased my anxiety.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright