pare

Example Sentences

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The faults have now been fixed, bringing some relief to the state-owned ferry firm which since last week has been forced to pare back services as it faces an "unprecedented" shortage of ships.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

As major automakers pare back their EV offerings, Sony and Honda are scrapping their plans to launch a gadget-packed electric vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Stocks fell sharply at the open, only to quickly pare losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

I pay $11,000 a year in property taxes and I spend $7,500 a month, although I think I could pare that back by a couple of thousand a month, if I needed to.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

He needed someone who could collaborate with MTI to pare down the show, simplify some of the music and set, while still pulling off a production that would impress Mackintosh.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove