curbing
Americannoun
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the material forming a curb, as along a street.
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curbstones collectively.
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a curb or a section of a curb.
noun
Etymology
Origin of curbing
Example Sentences
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Advice for curbing mindless scrolling could also include "spending more time engaged in activities that are not connected to the digital world," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Yet many leaders, especially in the U.S. and Europe, worry the Chinese businesses are bringing China’s brutal rat-race competition with them, potentially crushing local incumbents and curbing salaries.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
But doing so also unavoidably hurts the stock price by curbing growth.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
A. My partner and I just bought our first house, so I’m not doing a very good job of curbing my spending right now.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
He had the gift of tapping into the rebellious streak of a kid like Jesse while simultaneously curbing and channeling it.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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