- present participle of curb.
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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Appeared in the November 12, 2025, print edition as 'President Eyes Curbing Proxy Firms'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
Curbing China's critical mineral dominance will top the agenda at a G7 energy ministers meeting in Canada on Thursday, as industrialized democracies seek more reliable access to the resources that power future technologies.
From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025
Curbing pollution from passenger vehicles won’t be easy.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024
"Curbing this crisis is something every American can get behind," Mr Biden said at a White House meeting on Tuesday.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023
Curbing his patience, he waited an hour and then gently awoke the sleeping girl.
From The Promise A Tale of the Great Northwest by Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley)
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