Sentence examples for curb a problem from inspiring English sources

Obviously, the higher the PAF of a risk factor, the larger the potential to curb a problem by reducing exposure to the risk factor in question.

Even ask them to approve purchases over a certain amount or certain types of purchases if you're trying to curb a spending problem.

According to Jahan and Yasmine's countersuit, this final straw prompted them to stage an intervention in an attempt to curb a drinking problem they said Trindl had developed in tandem with the band's rising profile.

The student inventors were looking for a new way to curb a stubborn health problem in developing nations.

LA CRESCENTA — Area residents this weekend were given a chance to dispose of unused prescription drugs as federal officials work to curb a growing abuse problem.

The political purpose [was], by supporting this legislation, [to appeal to] the sense of anxiety and urgency felt [by some people concerning] the law-enforcement issue rather than really being directed at curbing a real problem".

The industry is developing technologies to try and curb the problem; a new sport utility from the Ford Motor Company's Volvo division, the XC90, has technology that help its wheels stay grounded.

"But I think they can help curb the problem to a point".

A taskforce was assembled to figure out how to curb the problem, leading to a much better understanding of how gangs operate in Australia.

"We're not sure if it is a tire problem or a curbing problem at this point," an engineer said to Vettel.

Mr. Kirkpatrick said the state had lengthened the deer hunting season and was also allowing hunters to kill an unlimited number of doe in an attempt to curb the problem.