curb
noun
Also kerb a rim, especially of joined stones or concrete, along a street or roadway, forming an edge for a sidewalk.
have been curbing
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present perfect progressiveof curb.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Over the past decade, a growing number of consumers have been curbing their cravings for fast food.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2024
Value-oriented consumers have been curbing spending on discretionary products such as the pricer plant-based meat products and look for pocket-friendly options, including animal meat.
From Reuters ● Nov. 9, 2022
Other nations in recent years have been curbing crime.
From Time Magazine Archive
