cut corners
Example Sentences
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But those cases all involved human decisions -- executives, salespeople or engineers who made choices and cut corners.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
And it can do so while preserving every traditional tool for holding companies accountable when they truly cut corners on safety or conceal known risks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
When deadlines and bills are circling you, the temptation to cut corners is extremely powerful.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026
“We will crack down on any illegal dumping, those who cut corners, avoid disposal fees, and leave a mess for workers and neighbors to deal with,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
There were the hardworking ones who were easy to get along with and didn’t try to cut corners and melded in quite nicely.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
