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    curb
    /kəːb/

    noun

    • 1. a check or restraint on something: "plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing"
    • 2. a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse's lower jaw, used as a check.

    verb

    • 1. restrain or keep in check: "she promised she would curb her temper"
    • 2. lead (a dog being walked) near the curb to urinate or defecate, in order to avoid soiling buildings, pavements, etc. US

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    Sep 22, 2024 · It’s a dance between our impulses and our rational mind, a delicate balance that we often struggle to maintain. But what exactly does it mean to “curb” our behavior, and why is it so crucial in today’s fast-paced world? Imagine you’re at a buffet, surrounded by an array of mouthwatering dishes.

  3. www.courthousenews.com › supreme-court-swaps-itsSupreme Court swaps its history book for a dictionary to ...

    1 day ago · Unlike in the justices' review of prohibitions on gun ownership for domestic abusers, the Supreme Court will be opening a dictionary — not a history book — to decide the case. “It comes down to the wording of the provisions from the Gun Control Act of 1968, in which they defined what constitutes a firearm,” Erin Erhardt, litigation counsel at the National Rifle Association, said in an interview.

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  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › curb appealCurb appeal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    2 days ago · Definitions of curb appeal. noun. the attractiveness of a house or a property when viewed from the street, especially if it is for sale.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › IrrigationIrrigation - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · Irrigation canal on the left. Irrigation (also referred to as watering of plants) is the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns. Irrigation has been a key aspect of agriculture for over 5,000 years and has been developed by many cultures around the world.

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  7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › InflationInflation - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · Terminology. The term originates from the Latin inflare (to blow into or inflate). Conceptually, inflation refers to the general trend of prices, not changes in any specific price. For example, if people choose to buy more cucumbers than tomatoes, cucumbers consequently become more expensive and tomatoes less expensive.

  8. www.investopedia.com › terms › tTight Monetary Policy: Definition, How It Works, and Benefits

    Sep 21, 2024 · Tight, or contractionary monetary policy is a course of action undertaken by a central bank such as the Federal Reserve to slow down overheated economic growth, to constrict spending in...

  9. www.investopedia.com › terms › iInflation: What It Is and How to Control Inflation Rates

    6 days ago · Understanding Inflation. An increase in the money supply is the root of inflation, though this can play out through different mechanisms in the economy. A country’s money supply can be increased by...