curb excess

Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words

To restrain or check excessive actions or tendencies.

excessVERB + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The government needs to curb excess spending to balance the budget.
  • New regulations were introduced to curb excess in executive compensation.
  • The school implemented policies to curb excess among students during parties.
  • Environmental activists urge companies to curb excess waste production.
  • The central bank raised interest rates to curb excess inflation.
  • Parents should curb excess screen time for their children.
  • The new mayor promised to curb excess in city hall operations.
  • Doctors recommend exercise and diet changes to curb excess weight gain.
  • The committee was formed to curb excess in government contracts.
  • Social media platforms are trying to curb excess misinformation spreading.