Example Sentences

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He has, however, run headfirst into significant obstacles, both from the public and key institutions that have curtailed his ambitions.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

But the teens I spoke to say they have curtailed their use because of fears over cheating accusations, concerns about AI’s environmental impact and worries about negative psychological effects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Rising borrowing costs and competitive pressure from fintechs like Affirm as well as the broader banking sector, where Klarna aims to establish a foothold, have curtailed investor appetite.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

But subsequent iterations of the program have curtailed the benefits and lessened its use.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2024

Kant would have curtailed the beatitude "blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God" into "blessed are the pure in heart".

From Notes on Islam by Hussain, Khaja Muhammad