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Paring down the ingredient list to essentials was key, and happily shrimp, scallions, noodles and a flavorful dressing didn’t leave us needing more.

From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Paring back what he owns to the bare essentials has left the 43-year-old feeling "liberated and calm" and that it was like a form of "extreme self-help".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2022

Paring back on trips and other discretionary expenses has allowed her to pay off about $10,000 of debt since 2020.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2021

Paring the story down to its cops-and-mobsters essentials robs it of its soul.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2020

Paring down on a Budget, Disraeli bethought himself of saving half of the grant for Kaffraria.

From The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being The Personal Life And Memoirs Of The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B. by Milne, James