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curbing

British, ·Բ

[kur-bing]

noun

  1. the material forming a curb, as along a street.

  2. curbstones collectively.

  3. a curb or a section of a curb.



curbing

/ ˈɜːɪŋ /

noun

  1. the US spelling of kerbing

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of curbing1

First recorded in 1585–95; curb + -ing 1
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In the UK, the opposition Conservatives have branded the idea "pathetic", accusing the government of a "national record - for failure" on curbing small-boat crossings.

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Newsom’s suit is one of the only hopes of curbing Fox News’ blatant lying.

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The best way to plug leaks is by providing meaningful and effective whistleblower channels, curbing the use of security clearances for retaliation, and stopping lying to the public about provably false information.

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Mr Vucic's opponents accuse him and his allies of ties to organised crime, corruption, violence against rivals and curbing media freedoms, which they deny.

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The UN Ocean conference has been heralded a success, with more countries ratifying a key treaty to protect marine life and more progress on curbing plastics and illegal fishing in our seas.

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