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Meanings of kerb in English
Synonyms
Examples for "curb"
Examples for "curb"
1
The International Energy Agency also said high prices could curb oil demand.
2
However, they supported measures to curb both practices, the Transportation Department said.
3
The government says it does not curb legitimate criticism or free speech.
4
Several companies are overhauling policies to curb misinformation ahead of the vote.
5
In Obama's view, China also needed urgently to curb its pollution levels.
1
It is far too easy to blame 'special events' for curbing growth.
2
High prices are curbing fuel use in Europe and the United States.
3
Aid agencies said curbing emissions was key to preventing climate-change related disasters.
4
Opposition figures say they fear the Council could issue laws curbing freedoms.
5
The latest idea on curbing house prices might be missing the mark.
Usage of kerb in English
1
He may have taken a bend too quickly or struck the kerb.
2
The Bentley.' The subdued grey vehicle slowed and pulled to the kerb.
3
He stood on the kerb of the monument, talking to himself savagely.
4
Owen lingered on the kerb, inveighing against the stupidity of his set.
5
I sank down onto the kerb, my shoes nestled in broken glass.
6
He stood outside on the kerb while they fetched him a hansom.
7
Several women with small children were sitting on the kerb, looking tired.
8
I've a right to sell flowers if I keep off the kerb.
9
You can have an accident while you're drawn up alongside the kerb.
10
I looked at Ralph's ball, which was lying close to the kerb.
11
The Capri crunched against the kerb and Humph hooted the horn twice.
12
The Vectra cut a corner, and jerked harshly up a high kerb.
13
He rested it by the kerb of the sidewalk and approached the railings.
14
He turned on the edge of the kerb as the bus started again.
15
Most of the students were seated in a row, dejectedly, upon the kerb.
16
Gardaí believe the crash happened when the man's motorcycle hit a kerb .
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Kerb across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common