curtail
verb (used with object)
curtails
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present tense formof curtail (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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This hits the economy in two ways: boosting inflation and dampening disposable income which curtails growth.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 2, 2026
A wider or protracted conflict in the Middle East that curtails oil flow is certainly a risk.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
A measure that curtails those services would be disruptive, some investors said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
Moreover, the huge loss in revenue limits the federal government’s capacity to carry out key work and curtails investments in lifesaving programs.
From Slate ● Mar. 25, 2024
She has invited A. to assist her in teaching little ones twice a week, which materially curtails her bill.
From The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss by George L. Prentiss
