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The phrase "a curb in" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to refer to a limitation or restriction, but without additional context, it is unclear when to use it.
Example: "The new policy aims to establish a curb in spending to ensure budget compliance."
Alternatives: "a limit on" or "a restriction on".
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"Anyone can be hurt stepping off a curb in New York," Ms. Bull said.
Police found the two victims near a green pickup truck parked by a curb in Arcadia Terrace.
At a curb in Beverly Hills, "there's a car coming with a bunch of teenage kids in it.
And the trip -- the same day, he tripped off a curb in front of the Library of Congress.
"How often do you hit a curb in a time path that covers 10 feet?" Mr. James asked.
He added, "I could hop in my truck, pop a curb in a crowded place and take out twenty people.
Similar(25)
In desperation, he grabbed at proposals from the influential Open Europe think tank for a curb on in-work benefits paid to EU migrants.
The Brazilian government is preparing to pledge a big curb in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 as a "political gesture" aimed at pressing rich nations into agreeing to large cuts in carbon.
It has promised a 20% curb in its emissions by 2020 or 30% if America and others show comparable progress.
And the ditch features a natural curb in one spot, which to ditch purists is kind of like finding a pool with perfect coping.
The day wasn't over though until we hit a curb going 35MPH in a F-150 and it was harsher than I expected.
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