curbing

American  

[kur-bing] / ˈkɜr bɪŋ /

British, kerbing

noun

1. the material forming a curb, as along a street.

2. curbstones collectively.

3. a curb or a section of a curb.

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curbing British  

/ ˈkɜːbɪŋ /

noun

1. the US spelling of kerbing

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Etymology

Origin of curbing

First recorded in 1585–95; curb + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The Indonesian government is also weighing options for curbing fuel consumption as the war in the Middle East has disrupted global energy supply.

From Barron's

The White House is laying out a new framework that it wants Congress to use to shape national rules for artificial intelligence without curbing growth in the sector.

From Los Angeles Times

Weak home sales are curbing shoppers’ appetite for appliances, cabinets and flooring, but some observers see brighter days ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Slater developed an interest in curbing Big Tech’s power after working at The Internet Association, a trade group representing large technology companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

But many experts say reducing those emissions is critical for curbing climate change, as the transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

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