curbing

This is a smart move, and will be far more important to curbing unauthorized immigration than token efforts at border security.

This fable is only one among many others that were narrated with a view to curbing the propensities of blaspheming swearers.

She learned to imitate Charley, in curbing his impetuosity; and he chafed less at her soft touch upon the rein.

From that moment the ducal power gained strength in Brittany and succeeded in curbing the feudal nobles.

“You are not speaking the truth,” Mr. Blatherwick continued, curbing himself with an effort.

His mind was even now working rapidly in the effort to devise some permanent means of curbing Newt's sinister activities.