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Annual war games between South Korea and the United States ended on Friday, Seoul's military told AFP, days earlier than initially planned after US President Donald Trump had abruptly ordered them curtailed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Which, as well as posing its own set of unique challenges that curtailed my reporting, is also a bizarre way to treat a victim of a crime.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
With its warm climate, long beaches and developed tourist infrastructure it is a popular holiday destination for Russians, in particular since sanctions have curtailed international travel for many.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
But so, too, was the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which sharply curtailed the Democratic nominating fight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Mass action was perilous in South Africa, where it was a criminal offense for an African to strike, and where the rights of free speech and movement were unmercifully curtailed.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
