cut corners
Example Sentences
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But it is important not to cut corners, says Ryan McKeown, a CPA with Modern Wealth Enhancement in Minnesota.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
The prosecutor claimed there was evidence showing that he "cut corners" to "save cost".
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
In Kanazawa, workers dressed in full-body overalls haul large blocks of ice across the factory floor, before starting on the delicate work of carving perfect spheres, cubes and rectangular blocks with cut corners.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Caviar and truffle prices are skyrocketing, forcing Tirel to cut corners while clinging to his restaurant’s former glory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026
The demand for new garments has slowed, and people have taken to mending their own clothes— it’s one place they can easily cut corners.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
