cut back

Example Sentences

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The UK's economic growth has dampened, with a backdrop of slower hiring as businesses cut back due to higher costs.

From BBC

He has cut back on snacks when grocery shopping, to save up for better quality meats.

From Barron's

When he missed the first 14 games this season because of sciatica, James cut back on drinking wine, one of his passions, in order to get his body back to full health.

From Los Angeles Times

California uses more water than any other state but has cut back substantially in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

Today, it still relies for 64 percent of its annual budget on the United States and European Union, who are cutting back support.

From Barron's