curtails
- present tense form of curtail (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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“We must also be very clear that any response to these abhorrent attacks that curtails our civil liberties would be wrong,” said Green Party leader Zack Polanski, who is Jewish.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The president signed an executive order on Friday that further curtails Havana’s access to the global banking system.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
This hits the economy in two ways: boosting inflation and dampening disposable income which curtails growth.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
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 Prentiss, George L.
