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

/ ˈkɜːbɪŋ /

noun

1. the US spelling of kerbing

Word History and Origins

Origin of curbing¹

First recorded in 1585–95; curb + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The US will still continue fighting climate change and curbing its emissions of planet-warming gases despite the election of Donald Trump, the US special envoy told the COP29 conference on its opening day.

From BBC

The bill doesn’t include any of the fixes that researchers have found would be most effective in curbing the plastics crisis: capping plastic production, limiting single-use plastic and removing toxic chemicals from plastic products.

From Salon

However, a new study published this week in Nature Aging says that this upward trend is curbing and boldly states that “humanity’s battle for a long life has largely been accomplished.”

From Salon

But curbing criminality on a national level represents a much greater challenge in a country where organized crime is more deeply embedded than in the capital.

From Los Angeles Times

A rejuvenated economy and curbing corruption were a few of the promises he made after his victory.

From BBC

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