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cut corners
verb as in economize
verb as in save
Strong matches
verb as in scrimp
verb as in skimp
Strongest match
verb as in stint
Example Sentences
Many environmentalists and community members had worried the speed of the cleanup might lead to workers cutting corners or substandard workmanship.
In the complaint, workers said that management had caused the problems by cutting corners on ordering cleaning supplies such as dish soap and grill cleaner.
The man said the time and administrative hurdles involved in obtaining US visas had encouraged foreign companies to cut corners in order to finish projects on time, but they might now need to reassess.
“When you try to cut corners to save money or make more units, it shouldn’t be at the price of children that die,” Lima said.
Viewers want movies that can dazzle without cutting corners, movies that are made for adults, by adults.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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