How to use "curtail" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

Example sentences for "curtail" in popular movie and book plots

Some days later Sukumaran finds his wife conceived but feels shame for the early pregnancy and also thinks that it will curtail their freedom. - Avidathepole Ivideyum
His father is a well-regarded doctor who does his best to curtail his son's flying. - The Man Who Found Himself
Bill eventually dies in his studio and Violet attempts to curtail her grief by cleaning manically. - What I Loved
Cronin (Robert Middleton) wants to curtail the romance and shut down a popular local college teen hangout. - For Those Who Think Young (film)
Scouting parties of Vasin manage to reach the curtail wall that Pedi told them about and discover a very large fortress. - March to the Stars
However, Gabriel and Shamron also recognize that Lev seeks to control and curtail their secret operations. - Prince of Fire
Together, they curtail the efforts of less deserving species from making any major breakthroughs with time travel technology. - Gallifrey: Weapon of Choice
In an attempt to curtail their strength, the Akitsu Navy begin mounting an attack to overthrow the puppet government. - Jet Impulse
Sir Roger is a chronic drunkard and Doctor Thorne tries in vain to get him to curtail his drinking. - Doctor Thorne
Bixby is outraged at the loss, knowing it will hurt his career and curtail his ambitions. - Twilight of Honor

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