was curbing
- past progressive of curb.
Example Sentences
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It also announced it was curbing pay of top leaders in academy trusts.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
And he did it all while showing defensive mastery of shortstop, quieting a growing narrative that the toll of his new position was curbing his capabilities at the plate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2025
Scholz said the main issue was curbing “spikes” in gas trading that may last only a few hours but still send prices excessively upward.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2022
It warned, however, that a shortage of semiconductors which was curbing production and increasing material costs were hurting its underlying profitability.
From Reuters ● Dec. 7, 2021
He was afraid of startling an invalid, and was curbing his overflowing spirits in consideration for her weakness.
From About Peggy Saville by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
