cut back
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Others, such as Chevrolet’s Equinox and Blazer and Ford’s Mustang Mach-E, are still around but the automakers have cut back their production significantly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Six are run by first-time female showrunners, a notable number at a time when the industry has cut back and women have historically had fewer chances to lead series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
In response, some schools have cut back on programs aimed at helping minority students, even relatively benign initiatives like special orientation events, and Black and Latino enrollment at top universities has fallen.
From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2026
Rising rates can make borrowing and spending less attractive, which risks dampening economic growth if consumers cut back and businesses halt investment.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
When I didn’t see it, I cut back through the parking lot and headed toward the Toros’ apartment.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
