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[pair] / pɛər /


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Sentiment in the sector was boosted by apparent advances in peace talks between U.S. and Iran, though an exchange of strikes between the two sides saw stock futures pare some gains Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Surging U.S. seaborne oil exports and China’s willingness to pare back on its own seaborne imports have also helped shield the world from higher prices.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

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

“I can do the work,” I blurted out and then tried to pare back my own eagerness.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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