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Example Sentences

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BP has been paring back spending on its renewable assets amid a push to cut debt and boost returns for shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

A luxury EV effort from Sony and Honda, a high-tech vehicle dubbed Afeela, was shut down before it ever hit the road due to Honda paring back its EV offerings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Shares of Iren initially popped 20% on the news before paring gains as investors digested an earnings miss.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Western Digital sank as low as $404 before paring those losses, declining 0.6% to $431.78.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

And if I take a nail file or even Eva’s old paring knife— that will do—and scrape away at the gold, it will fall away and there will be alabaster.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison