cutback

Example Sentences

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Then, it’s a cutback on durable goods, such as big appliances like dishwashers or washers and dryers for laundry, he said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Shortly after it bought Radford Studio Center, the industry began to see theatrical slowdowns from the pandemic, the 2023 dual writers’ and actors’ strikes and the cutback in spending at the studios.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

The first chance of the opening half fell to Diallo, who fired wide after connecting with a cutback.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

Haaland was kept quiet in the first half, not managing an effort on goal, before coming alive after the break with devastating effect by heading in from Nico O'Reilly's cross and converting via Savinho's cutback.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

In July 1944, General Groves told Arthur Compton to plan a personnel cutback of as much as 75 percent by September 1.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik