cutback

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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

Through their dribbling or off-the-ball movement, they would force the opposition's defensive line deeper before a cutback or cross was put away.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Israel-based centre-back Seck headed Senegal into the lead from Krepin Diatta's free-kick on 38 minutes and their second goal arrived just after the hour when a superb cutback by Mane was turned in by Diallo.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Set ‘a cutback goal’ of 10% to 20% for this year, and put the difference in an investment account.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 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