as in shortening
to make less in extent or duration
curtailed the school day because of the stormy weather
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Recent Examples of curtailing
And, even if Díaz-Canel again invited Cubans abroad to invest in the country and promised a new legal framework to protect investments, Cuba’s repressive laws curtailing citizen rights, including property rights, are still in place.
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Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The trade group, which represents companies that make boats, marine engines, boating equipment and accessories, said its conversations with boaters indicate that most still plan to head out on the water this year, but in some cases, gas prices are curtailing their plans.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The trade group, which represents companies that make boats, marine engines, boating equipment and accessories, said its conversations with boaters indicate that most still plan to head out on the water this year, but in some cases, gas prices are curtailing their plans.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The conflict has in effect closed the Strait of Hormuz, curtailing exports of oil and gas products, notably jet fuel, leading to dire warnings for the global airline industry.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
On Tuesday, amid conversations on expanding the College Football Playoff and curtailing rules in regard to governing athletics, Lane Kiffin became the center of attention once again.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
In an interview about his 2022 book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, Bill Gates said that curtailing consumption to eliminate carbon emissions is of limited value.
—John Reid, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
In a country that bills itself as a beacon of free speech, educational institutions especially should not be curtailing it.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
California has a goal to enhance road safety, and lawmakers are interested in potentially curtailing dangerous vehicle sizes.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The trade group, which represents companies that make boats, marine engines, boating equipment and accessories, said its conversations with boaters indicate that most still plan to head out on the water this year, but in some cases, gas prices are curtailing their plans.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The trade group, which represents companies that make boats, marine engines, boating equipment and accessories, said its conversations with boaters indicate that most still plan to head out on the water this year, but in some cases, gas prices are curtailing their plans.
—ABC News, 5 June 2026
The conflict has in effect closed the Strait of Hormuz, curtailing exports of oil and gas products, notably jet fuel, leading to dire warnings for the global airline industry.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
On Tuesday, amid conversations on expanding the College Football Playoff and curtailing rules in regard to governing athletics, Lane Kiffin became the center of attention once again.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
In an interview about his 2022 book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, Bill Gates said that curtailing consumption to eliminate carbon emissions is of limited value.
—John Reid, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
In a country that bills itself as a beacon of free speech, educational institutions especially should not be curtailing it.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtailing
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And while research shows that exercise supports healthy sleep by regulating body temperature, mood, metabolism and circadian rhythm, Weiner cautions that exercising too close to bedtime can interfere with sleep by delaying sleep onset, shortening sleep duration and lowering overall sleep quality.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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By shortening the policy statement and dropping forward guidance, Warsh signaled a shift toward a data‑first approach that could leave markets with less advance warning on future rate moves.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Some institutions, like the University of Arizona, are intentionally lowering class sizes to improve academic performance and graduation rates, while reducing scholarship expenses and national recruitment burdens.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Norway's smartphone ban has already yielded results, according to some studies, including increasing students' GPAs and reducing trips to mental health professionals, particularly among female students.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
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“Curtailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtailing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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