How to Use curb in a Sentence

curb

1 of 2 noun
  • We sat on the curb eating our ice cream.
  • The sled struck a curb and then a tree.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Buses slow down when curb space gets clogged.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
  • These people don’t leave stuff by the curb.
    — James Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Each car was parked, per law, just less than one foot from each curb.
    — Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The sled struck a curb and crashed into a tree.
    — Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Put your shutters up and don’t leave trash on the curb.
    — Michelle Marchante updated May 27, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
  • Louise then hurried to the curb and turned to watch the car whirr away.
    — Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Did the Kele tribe kick the right person to the curb?
    — Nick Caruso, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
  • That means less cleanup, one less step and no dragging heavy bags to the curb.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Thekla hit the curb stomp for the win.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
  • Some camps have gates and fences, while others have street curbs but no paved roads.
    — Paul P. Murphy, CNN, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Smith urges Roye to move some things to the curb so they can be hauled away.
    — Lauren Smiley, WIRED, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Park as close to the curb as possible.
    — Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The road has no curbs, gutters or sidewalks.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
  • Probst is last seen in the video lying on the ground near the curb.
    — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Avoid standing near curb edges where someone can grab and go.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 1 May 2026
  • Those perched on curbs and leaning against cars perk up and wander over.
    — Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 May 2023
  • The grass outside is ankle high, and leaves are piled against the curb.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2023
  • Trees lined the right side of the house from the front to the back; three more grew on the curb strip.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • These are folks thrown to the curb because the rent is simply too darn high.
    — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
  • There is a house nearby that has a loquat tree right by the curb of the street.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Often, there’s curb-to-curb street parking.
    — Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Tired of dragging your bins to the curb and waking up to the roar of garbage trucks?
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Tired of dragging your bins to the curb and waking up to the roar of garbage trucks?
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The child fell down after being struck and was able to stand and walk to the curb.
    — Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Now, Wiener and others are pushing for more curbs.
    — Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Britani even showed up in a bikini as if a whole pool were about to pull up to the curb.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Starr was bicycling in the outbound right lane near the curb.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2024
  • At the airport, the driver wrestled our bags to the curb and was gone.
    — Ann Patchett, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025

curb

2 of 2 verb
  • The legislation is intended to curb price and wage increases.
  • Here's how to help teens curb the prolonged habit.
    — Meg Oliver, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Your wife won’t curb this bad habit until she’s forced to do so.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Officials claim that the goal is to curb the drug trade.
    — Javier Corrales, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Why doesn’t cutting back on sweets work to curb cravings?
    — Korin Miller, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Need resources to help curb your drinking?
    — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
  • But the group has survived efforts to curb its strength for decades.
    — Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The best snacks to curb hunger combine protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
    — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Someone needs to curb the madness.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
  • They’re designed to curb the city’s outlay, not pay the full bill.
    — Mark Dee june 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 June 2026
  • Nobody feels any pain in the process, so nothing will be done to curb these thefts.
    — Bradley Brownell / Jalopnik, Quartz, 23 Mar. 2024
  • States and businesses are starting to take steps to curb the pink tax.
    — Becca Stanek, The Week, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Mulch retains soil moisture and also helps curb pesky weed growth.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The application of heat or cold can be an easy way to curb the urge to scratch.
    — Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 23 May 2026
  • This goes nowhere and does not curb the interruptions.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
  • The work will also include sidewalks and curb ramps.
    — Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Lentils are high in fiber and protein, which helps slow digestion and curb hunger.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Democrats can and must curb this insanity now!
    — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • So, what can be done to help curb free-ranging cats’ appetites and protect wildlife?
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Many schools in the United States have cellphone bans to curb use.
    — Sophie Hills, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 June 2023
  • Yogurt at breakfast may also help curb your appetite for the day ahead.
    — Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The idea of curbing Wall Street’s role in housing isn’t new.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Austria is also taking steps to boost rail travel and curb short flights.
    — Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The program is part of his effort to curb youth violence.
    — Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Everyone knows by now that war in Iran is curbing the flow of oil around the world.
    — Joe Weisenthal, Bloomberg, 25 Mar. 2026
  • But the militant group has survived efforts to curb its strength for decades.
    — E. Eduardo Castillo, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
  • But the militant group has survived efforts to curb its strength for decades.
    — ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Paxton has promised to cut taxes and curb spending to bring down the nation’s debt.
    — From Staff Reports, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The format was designed, in part, with the aim of curbing tanking.
    — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The eleventh-hour deal aims to curb migrant flow amid the end of Title 42.
    — Conor Finnegan, ABC News, 10 May 2023

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