pared down
Example Sentences
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The armed forces have been sharply pared down and largely transformed into a tourism management company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
The stock touched an all-time intraday high of $256.17 on Jan. 15 and pared down those gains to close at a record $253.18.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
Instead, these structures have been pared down to a minimal form.
From Science Daily • Dec. 20, 2025
The Angels pared down their witness list at the request of Judge H. Shaina Colover, who has insisted the case go to the jury by Dec. 15.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025
I nod with fervor because pared down to those terms, I understand.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
