curtails

present tense third-person singular of curtail

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of curtails Where To Stay in Martin County With a strict ban on buildings over four stories, the Treasure Coast curtails the kind of over development that can choke out some Florida beach towns. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025 That curtails with previous reporting from Fortune showing how high housing costs and other life expenses have forced Gen Z and millennials to delay the American Dream. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025 Equity grading, which curtails teacher discretion, should be junked. Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 His minority interest in the Raiders presents a clear conflict of interest that at least subconsciously likely curtails his willingness to criticize, at least to an extent. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtails
shortens
Verb
  • The platform’s integration of Makera CAM and machine control shortens the operational path, while its mobile-friendly UI ensures smooth operation from anywhere.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Whether arriving early shortens my wait depends on when others choose to arrive, and if all tourists follow the same internet advice and arrive an hour early, the lines at opening may be the longest of the day.
    Big Think, Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Curtails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtails. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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