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[pair] / pɛər /


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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

President Vladimir Putin will have been reluctant to pare back a parade that is always choreographed to portray Russian strength.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

More than a year of pressure from the business community has led officials to pare the bill down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

“We should pare the charges down before we vote,” Hemme said.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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