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Recent Examples of curtailment
What’s left of it was led, at least for a while, by a 29-year-old White House appointee who helped craft Project 2025, the right-wing blueprint that broadly calls for the curtailment of civil rights enforcement.
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J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
That settlement has already led to financial consequences for the county, including curtailments in spending and many county departments coping with 3% budget cuts during the current fiscal year.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Oct. 2025
If the direct discomforts pile up or, even worse, the sudden curtailment of federal spending helps sink the already anemic economy, Democrats will certainly feel more pressure to give in.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 10 Oct. 2025
Some of China's curtailment is a symptom of inflexible power grids.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 May 2016
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J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 18 Oct. 2025
That settlement has already led to financial consequences for the county, including curtailments in spending and many county departments coping with 3% budget cuts during the current fiscal year.
—City News Service, Daily News, 17 Oct. 2025
If the direct discomforts pile up or, even worse, the sudden curtailment of federal spending helps sink the already anemic economy, Democrats will certainly feel more pressure to give in.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 10 Oct. 2025
Some of China's curtailment is a symptom of inflexible power grids.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 May 2016
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtailment
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board candidates who are suing the Shelby County Election Commission over term abridgment had a win in court recently.—
Brooke Muckerman,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
8 Jan. 2026
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At the start, Henry labored alone, and Frank applied himself to another joint project, an abridgment of the O.E.D.—
Ben Yagoda,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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With homes starting in the mid-$500,000s, the development offers features such as EV charging, private patio options, and quick access to both Boulder and Denver—shortening commutes and giving parents more time at home.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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Using a pastry blender, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Potassium helps regulate blood pressure, supports muscle contractions, and keeps heart rhythm steady.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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This confirmed that the fracturing was a physical process dependent on the incredible strain of heart contractions.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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Their mid-rise waistband means no tummy constriction, and the loose legs offer plenty of room to trounce around the terminal without feeling cramped.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
24 Jan. 2026
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Then came the explosion of streamers followed by a constriction.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Jan. 2026
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An end to an overblown row As finicky and technical as the topic of compression ratios may be to the casual F1 fan, the furore surrounding their policing in the last two months has been a perfect example of F1 politicking.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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One standout deal is the Bugatti Wellington 3-piece Hardside Luggage Set, now a whopping $800 off, which includes three easy-to-organize suitcases featuring compression straps and divider panels.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Fullerton Fire Department brought its ambulance services in-house this month after more than 20 years of contracting with a private ambulance transport service.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Michael Dominick has spent over a decade working in aviation MRO, defense contracting, and industrial operations.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Unions, which were unhappy with the prospect of any industry consolidation may give Paramount a hard time and may not want to play ball.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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But past bankruptcies and consolidations left multiple processors in the marketplace.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Back then, the abbreviation PLG felt like a harbinger of gentrification that would protect my property value.—
Naomi Jackson,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
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The three-letter acronym isn't an abbreviation of a country delegation — its athletes are tied to Russia, whose nation's flag will not be present following a series of doping scandals and Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Curtailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtailment. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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