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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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To make some, stir together equal parts flour, shortening, and vegetable oil, then brush this generously on the surface of the pan.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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But Lanvin was not immune to the market contraction.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2026
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Purchasing‑manager surveys showed contraction throughout most of the year.—
Paul S. Lavoie,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This smoothing tank top is made from a soft material that form-fits to the body and offers compression without constriction.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
9 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms can include throat swelling, airway constriction, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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They’re made with the brand’s signature 360-degree smoothing panel design and gentle compression for comfy, easy-to-wear bottoms.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Wanting to investigate further, Huang reached out to Jacopo Ferruzzi, a bioengineer at the University of Texas at Dallas who studies tissue mechanics, or how biological tissues respond and adapt to physical forces such as compression and tension.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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With limited financial security, the couple pivoted strategically into federal contracting, a move that helped stabilize the starting company.—
Brianna Mantaras,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Allegations against her administration included lavish spending on travel, questionable contracting, and retaliation complaints from former employees.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Three master’s programs, three bachelor’s programs, six minors and one certificate are slated for consolidation with other programs.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The states, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, say the TV marketplace consolidation would hurt consumers.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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The abbreviation served as camouflage.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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The episode arrives amid months of intense fan speculation about the future of the fantasy romance series, commonly known by its abbreviation, ACOTAR.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Curtailment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtailment. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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