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curtailed

adjective as in brief

adjective as in shorter

adjective as in thumbnail

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Example Sentences

Was it a mistake to veto the bill that would have curtailed such furloughs?

But the open policy was then curtailed again when border controls tightened significantly following 9/11.

In March 2012, Time reported that Israel had curtailed much of its covert activities in Iran.

Rumors spread from Foggy Bottom after the coup that arms shipments may be curtailed.

Second, whatever Hacked Off and the politicians may say, some legitimate journalism will now be curtailed.

The Commissioners made no proposal that outdoor relief to the aged or impotent (or infirm) should be abolished, or even curtailed.

The days of Faith will be everlasting; but her power to act wickedly will be curtailed more and more.

Curtal is a small horse; properly one who hath his tail docked or curtailed.

Both had been seminary pupils prior to Mr. Carruths death, but expenses had to be curtailed at once.

Now, with the increase of the area of cultivation, the land in the Pampas which is available for grazing is greatly curtailed.

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On this page you'll find 127 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to curtailed, such as: concise, fleeting, momentary, quick, short-lived, and swift.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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