pare

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If you hold growth stocks mainly in taxable accounts and bonds in your IRA, that could pare your future RMDs.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among carriers to pare back their schedules to destinations in the Middle East, citing safety concerns.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Let’s pare the history down to the basics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Target said it also plans to pare down the number of store districts.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

So when school administrators pare down curriculums and teachers teach to the test, it is usually not out of ignorance—but is a matter of professional and financial survival.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove