Curb in A Sentence

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    A chauffeur opened the door to a town car waiting at the curb nearest her apartment building.

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    A more evolved Taurus learns to curb this natural tendency and often channels it into something more positive such as a career that requires critical analyses.

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    A more mature Taurean profile shows that he's outgrown much of his youthful tendencies or, at the very least, has learned how to curb his innate nature in an effort to preserve his relationship.

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    Air pollution is still a major problem in third world countries while laws have been in place in the United States for several decades that have helped to curb air pollution from industry.

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    All dropped curb crossings that have been constructed since 1999 have tactile paving installed in order to help partially sighted people.

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    All these forces were equally necessarythe revolutionists to keep up agitation and make government by bayonets impossible; the moderates to curb the impetuosity of the revolutionists and to present a scheme of society that was neither reactionary nor anarchical; the volunteers abroad to gain military experience; and the more peaceful exiles to spread the name of Italy among foreign peoples.

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    Although FGM is not a religious practice, some Islamic clergy justify it to curb female sexual desire and preserve virginity until marriage.

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    Aluminum awnings not only increase the curb appeal of most homes, they can have a dramatic impact on the home's comfort level and utility bills as well.

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    Apart from the important part which he took in helping to co-ordinate and draft the Civil Code, Cambaceres did the state good service in many directions, notably by seeking to curb the impetuosity of the emperor, and to prevent enterprises so fatal as the intervention in Spanish affairs (1808) and the invasion of Russia (1812) proved to be.

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    Applying a heavy layer of mulch around plants may help curb attacks.

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    As Dean rounded the corner of Collingswood Avenue and pulled in his driveway, he noticed a light blue car pull away from the opposite curb.

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    As he opened the door, a police car pulled up to the curb.

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    As military riders use the curb only the position of snaffle and curb as just explained is reversed in the cavalry service.

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    As the Revolution developed they trembled at the anarchic forces they had helped to unchain, and tried in vain to curb them.

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    Assuming that a double-reined bridle is used, the third finger of the left hand should be first inserted between the snaffle reins; then the little, third and second fingers should be between the curb reins, the two outside reins being the curb, and the two inside ones the snaffle.

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    Bear right with the track and follow the waymarks up to another Bronze Age curb cairn.

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    Betsy's red-eye flight for Chicago left at seven and I kissed her as she stepped into her cab at the curb.

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    Between this prince and Conrad I., who wished to curb the increasing power of the Saxon duke, a quarrel took place; but Henry not only retained his hold over Saxony and Thuringia, but on Conrad's death in 919 was elected German king.

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    Bring a blanket to put beneath you if you plan to sit on the curb.

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    But it was an easier thing to consecrate the fighting instinct than to curb it; and the institution of chivalry represents such a clerical consecration, for ideal ends and noble purposes, of the martial impulses which the Church had hitherto endeavoured to check.

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    But on his death in 1839 no successor was left to curb the ambition of the Sikh nationality.

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    But the ten years of Richards reign were much more fruitful in the growth of institutions which were destined to curb the power of the crown.

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    But, what can you do to curb those cravings?

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    By the automatic curb sender the cable is put to one or the other pole of the battery and then to the reverse pole for definite proportionate times during u b c 0 'c' C p t e a n i m e r rn e ll i a.

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    Certainly animal tests are failing to curb the current epidemic of drug-induced disease.

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    Check out the following sites for unique and free Lego video games to curb that appetite.

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    Corn dogs, turkey legs, ice cream, pizza, taffy, and fudge are other decadent delights to curb the hunger of eager park guests.

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    Curb bits are also used to achieve " vertical flexion " in highly trained dressage or reining horses.

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    Cynthia stood at the airport curb, her suitcase by her side.

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    Dean pulled away from the curb, keeping his speed to a parade crawl.

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    Dean pulled to the curb.

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    Eating proteins gives you a sated feeling after meals, which can help curb in-between meal snacking.

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    Edward was now king indeed, with no over-powerful cousin at his elbow to curb his will.

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    Elisabeth and Jackson were sweeping up the glass when she asked, "Will it take long for him to curb his strength?"

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    For example, a service dog stops at a busy curb and awaits his handler's command to move forward.

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    For security reasons they won't be able to wait for you at the curb.

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    For years, I've been the different one, I've been the one to set the curb.

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    For years, I've been the different one; I've been the one to set the curb.

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    Fubar makes the claim that these bars will help men fuel their bodies through rigorous physical activity and will assist women curb hunger cravings and potentially alleviate hot flashes.

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    Grabbing his wobbly, stumbling partner, the man made a dash for the curb, nearly knocking down Fred O'Connor, who was only steps from the bar.

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    Have chew toys or rawhides on hand for the puppy to play with to help curb his need for chewing or biting.

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    He backs calls for a reduced speed limit, traffic lights and suggests curb edgings and a weight limit to stop heavy vehicles.

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    He had steadily to oppose Sigismund's reactionary tendencies; he had also to curb the nobility, which he did with cruel rigour.

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    He shoved the door open with all his might, revealing the steely skies of winter and the grey cement curb outside.

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    He started the car and they drove off, leaving Connie standing there on the curb looking after them with a troubled expression.

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    He then went down the A556 swerving across both lanes, through traffic lights and hit the curb before pulling up.

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    He wanted a strong union and energetic government that should " rest as much as possible on the shoulders of the people and as little as possible on those of the state legislatures "; that should have the support of wealth and class; and that should curb the states to such an " entire subordination " as nowise to be hindered by those bodies.

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    Her legs felt weak, and she sat heavily on the curb, struggling to control her breathing so she didn't pass out.

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    Herbal Teas - Herbals teas are often recommended both to curb appetite and hunger and to help aide digestion.

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    Here's a breakdown of the mosquito bite itch remedy options available when you want to curb that itch!

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    Honey, We're Killing the Kids- Parents get to see, through technology, their kids as they age and attempts to curb unhealthy habits so changes can be made.

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    How do I curb my appetite without having to resort to pills and supplements?

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    If Pisces wants to keep her relationship with the earth sign, she'll need to curb how she expresses what she feels.

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    If these two do get into a romantic relationship, they may have to curb their tongues when it comes to nit-picking each other.

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    If you can't pass a song, play another song to curb your frustration.

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    If you don't cage him now, you lose the ability to curb the animalistic side of him.

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    If you dread hopping in a boat at 5 a.m., rowing out to the local secret spot, and fighting off bugs in the morning heat, then pick up one of the following games to curb your need to suddenly fish.

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    If you plan on towing cargo or carrying a lot of heavy equipment on a roof rack, you'll need to have an accurate measurement of your actual vehicle curb weight.

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    If you've been trying to learn about the vehicle curb weight of your car and you're getting confused, you're not alone.

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    If you've followed the first few steps, your car will line itself up parallel to the curb and perfectly spaced between the two vehicles.

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    In mastery of prose language he has never been surpassed, when he chose to curb his florid imagination and his discursive eagerness of soul.

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    In ordinary hand-sending the Au c curb end of the cable is put to one or the other pole of the ti .

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    In the early hours of May 26, 2007, actress Lindsay Lohan was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing her car into a curb in Los Angeles, California.

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    In these circumstances the only outlet for discontent was sedition, and the malcontents awaited impatiently a favourable opportunity for an attempt to curb or overthrow the autocratic power.

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    In this manner of holding the reins the snaffle is not so likely to slip, while the curb can be easily slackened or drawn tighter.

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    Increasing curb appeal with flowering plants, basic landscaping, and fresh exterior paint.

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    Individuals who cannot empathize with others' feelings are less likely to curb their own aggression and more likely to become insensitive to brutality in general.

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    It enabled the king to curb the lawlessness of the Magyar nobility, and explains why none of the numerous rebellions against him ever succeeded.

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    It is also dangerous to try to " bunny hop " up the curb on the other side.

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    It is not recommended to use a drop noseband with a curb bit or pelham as the noseband impedes the curb action.

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    It jumped the curb just opposite the Bath Abbey, spinning wheels across stone.

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    It required a strong hand to curb the Libyan chieftains, and divisions soon began to show themselves in the kingdom.

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    It was also agreed that the Clerk should write an official letter to the Trustees of the building whose surround the curb formed.

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    It's important to understand the symptoms so you can then take action to help curb an attack.

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    Janissaries and the suppression of the quasi-indepen dent power of the derebeys had removed the worst disturbing elements; the government had been centralized; a series of enactments had endeavoured to secure economy in the administration, to curb the abuses of official power, and ensure the impartiality of justice; and the sultan had even expressed his personal belief in the principle of the equality of all, Mussulman and non-Mussulman, before the law.

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    Kick him to the curb now, that boy needs to be out of your life.

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    Later, in conjunction with Prof. Fleeming Jenkin, he devised his automatic curb sender, an appliance for sending signals by means of punched telegraphic paper tape.

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    Locke was signed by Curb Records and has produced three albums as of 2010 and is working on her fourth.

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    Luckily, there are stress reduction techniques available that can help curb and relieve some to these stressors.

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    Mark the bags or boxes for the Purple Heart and place them at your curb by 7 a.m. the morning of the scheduled pick-up.

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    Marshals Campos, Jovellar and Novaliches, and Generals Pavia, Primo de Rivera, Daban and others, wereangry with Sagasta and the Liberals not only because they deemed their policy too democratic, but because they ventured to curb the insubordinate attitude of general officers, who shielded themselves behind the immunities of their senatorial position to.

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    Meanwhile he took care to curb the excesses of the Italian Jacobins and to encourage the Moderates, who were favorable to the French connection as promising a guarantee against Austrian domination and internal anarchy.

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    Meanwhile, Mus`ab had to curb a violent revolt in Basra, brought about by agents of Abdalmalik, and called after a place in the city the revolt of the Jofrites.

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    Needless to say, you'll have to pursue a diagnosis with your vet in order to establish the exact cause and try to curb the hair loss.

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    Ninety-nine percent of those will be released eventually, but if nothing is done to curb the turnaround, the battle will never end.

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    On the other hand, purchasing one of these suitcases may actually help to curb some of that flippancy and be a wonderful gift for a child.

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    Once seated in the duchy of Milan, he displayed rare qualities as a ruler; for he not only entered into the spirit of the age, which required humanity and culture from a despot, but he also knew how to curb his desire for territory.

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    One of the first acts of the governor, by which he sought to establish in Canada the three estates - nobles, clergy and people - met with the disapproval of the French court, and measures were adopted to curb his ambition by increasing the power of the sovereign council and by reviving the office of intendant.

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    One or two of these snacks each day can help curb your cravings and between meal hunger attacks.

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    Outside decks add excellent value, too, because not only do they expand your living space, but they also improve your home's curb appeal.

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    Owing to the difficulty of maintaining perfect balance on duplexed cables, curb sending is not now used, but the signals are transmitted by means of an apparatus similar to the Wheatstone automatic transmitter used on land lines and differing from the latter only in regard to the alphabet employed; the signals from the transmitter actuate a relay having heavy armatures which in turn transmit the signals to the cable; this arrangement gives very firm signals, a point of great importance for good working.

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    Pisces is patient in love and will gladly curb her natural tendencies if she believes there is a greater reward at the end of her sacrifices.

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    Protein rich foods like sunflower seeds that offer good quality fats and natural vitamins can sometimes curb meat cravings.

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    Recycling pick ups at the curb are a great way to get started, but doesn't help much for items such as clothing or furniture.

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    She accelerated in a screech, without so much as a glance at Cynthia, who stood at the curb.

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    She crashed her Mercedes convertible into a curb and was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

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    She had nothing to offer him to curb whatever ambition he had.

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    She kept the name Plumb when she signed to Curb Records in 2003 as a solo artist.

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    She stepped back even more and clenched the purse to her body, distracted as a sleek black car pulled up to the curb.

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    Shipping charges relate simply to the actual delivery from the dealer to the purchaser and may not even include delivery within the home, but only to the curb.

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    Since your vehicle's "curb weight" is an important part of its gross weight, it helps to understand this weight statistic as well.

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    Sofia started the car with shaking hands and tore away from the curb, heart pounding as she watched Ving's furious form grow smaller in the rearview mirror.

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    Stand on the pavement near the curb Do not stand on the very edge of the pavement near the curb Do not stand on the very edge of the pavement.

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    Straighten the wheel when both your curbside wheels are about a foot from the curb.

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    Subsequently he elevated Gnesen into the metropolitan see of Poland, with jurisdiction over the bishoprics of Cracow, Breslau and Kolberg, all three of these new sees, it is important to notice, being in territory conquered by Boleslaus; for hitherto both Cracow and Breslau had been Bohemian cities,-while Kolberg was founded to curb the lately subjugated Pomeranians.

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    Suddenly he stopped in his tracks and abruptly sat on the curb.

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    Surprisingly, if you are following a low carb diet, you can also have olive oil and butter in your foods, which may help to curb the less than appealing taste of some of your produce options.

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    Take lawn chairs if standing or sitting on the curb is not appealing to you.

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    Taurus has this trait in abundance, although an evolved Taurus knows how to curb this natural tendency and use it to his advantage.

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    That had all four dogs stopping so fast in their tracks that I sat down on the curb to cry and say "Thank you!"

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    The activity will curb your impulse to eat and the venting of your feelings will satisfy the craving for the food.

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    The actress resisted the pay cut that show runners were introducing for many veterans in an effort to curb costs.

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    The automatic curb sender was originally designed by Lord Kelvin for the purpose of diminishing the effect of inductive re- Au tardation in long cables.

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    The back axle was bent to a 30 degree angle when it hit the curb!

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    The best way to care for your child's roseola rash is to curb the fever with acetominophen or ibuprofen.

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    The cause of this is to be sought rather in the daily friction of a system which had ceased to be efficient and only succeeded in irritating the public opinion it was powerless to curb.

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    The cause of this sudden eclipse was the cruel vengeance he took on the milites, or noble order, who, emulating the example of their brethren in Bohemia, were already attempting to curb the royal power.

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    The curb weight of your car is the amount it weighs when it is parked and empty.

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    The Deans drove the short distance to the Beaumont to pick up their guest, who was standing outside at the curb waiting for them.

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    The duchy was nominally retained by the emperors in their own hands until 1115, when the emperor Henry V., wishing to curb the episcopal influence in this neighbourhood, appointed his nephew Conrad of Hohenstaufen as duke of Franconia.

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    The elder McGraw helped Tim enter the music industry when he played Tim's demo for a friend who had a friend who worked for country label Curb Records.

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    The employment of such vicars was by no means general in the early Church, but towards the 13th century it became very general for a bishop to employ a vicar-general, often to curb the growing authority of the archdeacons.

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    The extreme licence of the Heliopolitan worship is often animadverted upon by early Christian writers, and Constantine, making an effort to curb the Venus cult, built a basilica.

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    The friend recommended Tim's music to his friend at the label, and Curb took him on almost immediately.

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    The great reduction in friction and in electrical resistance of the contact thus effected between the recurved end of the arm and the rotating surface secures the transmission of signals at such a high rate of speed that the combination of this relay with a special form of curb sender allows of the re-transmission of signals into a second cable at a speed not less than that of the siphon recorder worked in the usual way.

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    The gross vehicle weight (GVW) of your car is calculated by adding the standard curb weight of the vehicle to the manufacturer's predictions for luggage weight and passenger weight.

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    The latest justification is that ID cards would curb illegal immigration.

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    The meal-replacement cookies that Dr. Siegal created work to curb the appetite without drugs and help dieters to stay on their doctor-supervised diet.

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    The old man grabbed a metal trashcan from the curb and in one motion swung it at the car, scoring a direct hit on the windshield.

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    The pan proper is surmounted by a great cone or hopper called a curb, to provide for the foaming up of the boiling mass and to prevent loss from overflowing.

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    The people sigh under the burden imposed, and call upon the goddess Aruru to create a being who might act as a rival to Gilgamesh, curb his strength, and dispute his tyrannous control.

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    The perfect garage door can mean increased curb appeal.

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    The powers will curb freedom of speech where free speech is entirely appropriate.

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    The problem is that people assume that if they buy that model, then the base weight reported at the dealership is the same thing as the curb weight of their new car.

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    The resplendent nature of the garden greatly improved the curb appeal of the otherwise drab cottage.

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    The revocation of the charter aroused the strongest fears of the colonists Andros speedily met determined opposition by measures undertaken relative to taxation and land titles, by efforts to secure a church for Episcopal service, and an attempt to curb the town meetings.

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    The special form of curb sender mentioned, termed the " Interpolator," has been devised so as to secure the correct re-transmission of any given number of consecutive elements of a letter which are of the same sign, for when signals are received at the end of a long cable the relay arm will not return to its zero position between consecutive elements of the same sign, but will remain on the respective contact surface during the whole time occupied by such consecutive elements.

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    The temptation is to scoot off the curb at speed in a bid to beat the traffic.

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    The term "curb weight" refers to the weight of a car that does not contain passengers or cargo and is not pulling a trailer.

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    Then they will look up the vehicle curb weight for the make and model of your car.

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    There are reasons you need to curb your enthusiasm and not rush out immediately to buy a Portuguese water dog.

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    There are several over the counter itch relief products that may curb the desire to itch insect bites.

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    There are several over the counter itch remedies that may curb the itching associated with the bite until it naturally heals.

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    These costs will increase if the U.S. does nothing to curb global warming.

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    These little "nickel and dime" purchases are what mysteriously eat away at expendable income, thus they are the easiest to curb.

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    These vampires strive to fit in along the edges of society and curb their instinct as predators to mingle with the general population.

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    They emphasized the need for firm government in order to curb the surreptitious slave trade still going on.

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    They've installed new curb and gutter since last time we were here.

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    This beautiful pendant comes boxed, complete with an 18 " sterling silver curb chain.

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    This can occur when a child falls, when an adult pulls up a child's arm, to assist the child up a curb or step or to hurry the child along, or when a child falls away from an adult while being held by the arm.

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    This consists of a heavy cast iron ring, known as a wedging crib, or curb, also fitted together in segments, which is lodged in a square-edged groove cut for its reception, tightly caulked with moss, and wedged into position.

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    This make it easier to carry them to the curb or take to the waste management facility on recycling day.

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    This might dry the tropical upper troposphere and curb the tropical water vapor feedback.

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    This should be true of your home's exterior as well as the interior, since curb appeal has a big impact.

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    This will leave you with a rather large mess on your hands, unable to get the trash down to the curb for pick up in an easy way.

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    Those who park on double yellow lines with a single curb blip, double curb blip will receive a parking ticket.

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    Throughout the 9th and 10th centuries, as the life-benefices of the later Carolingian kings were gradually transformed into hereditary fiefs, the insecurity of life and property increased, for there was no central power to curb the warring local magnates.

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    To check if you've surpassed the legal limit, the police will add the weight you've added to your car to the manufacturer's vehicle curb weight.

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    To curb any damage, consider giving your hair a deep conditioning treatment or using a leave-in conditioner.

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    To curb the money you spend on drinking, choose to drink less often or pick non-alcoholic drinks.

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    To start the canter, which should always be done from the walk and not the trot, take up the curb rein a little and turn the horse's head slightly to the right, at the same time pressing the left leg behind the girth; the horse will then lead with the off (right) fore leg, which is generally preferred; but a well-broken hack should lead with either leg at command, and if he be cantered in a circle to the left he must lead with the near leg, as otherwise an ugly fall is likely to result from the leg being crossed.

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    Traffic wardens, road humps, speed cameras - any curb on cars makes us angry.

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    Turn your steering wheel toward the curb and pull forward.

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    Two yellow curb markings mean no loading or unloading at any time.

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    Unable to defeat the vastly superior forces of the Turkish commander Skinder, he concluded with him an advantageous truce at Jaruda (27th of August 1618), by the terms of which he pledged himself to curb the Cossacks and at the same time.

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    Use the same amount of care on the exterior of your home to give it curb appeal.

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    Used backpacks, sweatshirts and notebooks (rip out used pages) may be among the items on the curb.

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    Vehicle Curb Weight - This is how much your new car weighs with all fluids and all of your desired accessories installed.

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    Vehicle curb weight varies not only from one make and model to another; it also fluctuates depending on what sort of accessories and add-ons you've installed on the car.

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    We applaud Ukraine's commitment to curb corruption, promote the rule of law and improve the business climate.

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    We drive home from a bar, like we all have done, only someone steps off a curb and we're ruined for life.

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    We have a fashion forecaster and designer on staff that keeps us ahead of the curb, and we use the top of the line materials, movements and batteries available.

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    We have become illiberal in our desire to curb what was once normal behavior.

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    We've all seen those 50s-style doors with the little row of windows on top marring the curb appeal of a classic bungalow or a clapboard Cape Cod house.

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    We've gotta curb the damage as much as possible.

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    When he was compelled to decree the Albigensian crusade he endeavoured more than once to discontinue the work, which had become perverted, and to curb the crusading ardour of Simon de Montfort.

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    When used properly, an anti-barking can help pet owners curb nuisance barking.

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    When you opt for add-ons, always find out what the curb weight of your vehicle is once the work is done.

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    When your rear wheel reaches roughly a foot or so from the curb, begin turning your steering wheel back to the neutral position.

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    Whether you want to know how to increase your home's curb appeal, or you just love gathering design ideas, you'll find a lot to look at here.

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    While these attempts may curb the number of hospital admissions, they do not treat the underlying disorder and may endanger Munchausen sufferers that have made themselves critically ill and require treatment.

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    While your vehicle's curb weight is just a simple number that comes in handy from time to time, its GVW is an essential part of vehicle safety.

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    While your vehicle's curb weight will remain constant, the gross weight will vary depending on the circumstances.

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    Why does an accurate curb weight make you safe?

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    Why not curb the breeding ability of the male cubs, leaving only a small number to reproduce?

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    William, now supreme in the States, while on land struggling with chequered success against the superior forces of the French, strove by his diplomacy, and not in vain, to gain allies for the republic. The growing power of France caused alarm to her neighbours, and Sweden, Denmark, Spain and the emperor lent a willing ear to the persuasions of the stadholder and were ready to aid his efforts to curb the ambition of Louis.

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    With more selection, it is easier to make it a way of life, and helps curb the temptation to totally revert back to eating habits that made you overweight in the first place.

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    With that verbal curb stomp out of the way, I think it's safe to say that if they make another Area 51 in the same vein, it would have great potential if only they spent more time making it unique to counteract its audio/graphic handicap.

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    Worst of all, there existed no recognized authority in the land to curb and control its jarring centrifugal political elements.

    190

    Xander pulled away from the curb, pretending not to notice when she glanced at her phone.

    191

    You may need to repeat the process of backing up toward the curb and straightening out when going forward several times, particularly when you are learning.

    192

    You need my blood and don't yet understand how to curb the hunger.

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    Your home's curb appeal extends beyond your front yard; it can have an effect on the whole neighborhood.