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curbing

[ 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of curbing1

First recorded in 1585–95; curb + -ing 1
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But Democrats argue that federal judges are doing their jobs, and that curbing their ability could cause chaos if their rulings are effective only within certain districts and not others.

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The interior ministry says the cameras have "significantly contributed to enhancing safety, curbing crime rates, and swiftly apprehending offenders".

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Libya plays a key role in the success of Meloni's Mattei Plan - an ambitious set of policies that aims to boost European co-operation with Africa in exchange for curbing irregular migration.

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But newly confirmed Secretary of State Marco Rubio will need to be careful to avoid alienating long-standing U.S. allies who say they are already taking a robust role in curbing illegal immigration and accepting deportees.

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While Wednesday's vote saw a non-binding motion over changes to immigration law pass through parliament, actual legislation will be tabled on Friday aimed at curbing immigration numbers and family reunion rights.

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