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Curb

/kˈɜrb/
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(noun) A concrete margin along the edge of a road; a kerb (UK, Australia, New Zealand).

The committee called on all nations to work side-by-side to curb air pollution.
The government should endeavor to curb inflation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The committee called on all nations to work side-by-side to ____ air pollution.

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