Example Sentences

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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

They also said Italy was curbing options for consumers who are concerned about animal welfare and would appreciate eating a product that does not involve slaughter.

From Reuters • May 8, 2023

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

Kroger Co. followed suit Thursday, saying it was curbing firearm sales at its Fred Meyer general-merchandise stores.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2018

Nearly two months had gone by, and I was curbing the raging fires of impatience and longing as well as I could when two incidents occurred which greatly precipitated action.

From The City in the Clouds by Gull, C. Ranger