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Paring down the ingredient list to essentials was key, and happily shrimp, scallions, noodles and a flavorful dressing didn’t leave us needing more.

From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Paring away the less essential, being generous, practicing gratitude, staying in the present moment and finding purpose are ways of living urged repeatedly in the book.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2022

Paring back what he owns to the bare essentials has left the 43-year-old feeling "liberated and calm" and that it was like a form of "extreme self-help".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2022

Paring back on trips and other discretionary expenses has allowed her to pay off about $10,000 of debt since 2020.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2021

Paring requires careful work and a sharp knife, otherwise the piece may not be pared thin enough to set smoothly, or may be cut through and ruined.

From Book Repair and Restoration by Buck, Mitchell