cut back
Idioms-
Shorten by cutting, prune, as in It's time we cut back these bushes . [1860s]
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Reduce, decrease, as in They are going to cut back defense spending , or We have to cut back production . [c. 1940] Also see cut to the bone .
Example Sentences
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The company said this week that its TurboQuant compression algorithm allows it to significantly cut back on AI memory usage while also recognizing performance benefits.
From MarketWatch
Finding another body part to obsess about is key as consumers otherwise cut back on multistep skincare routines—a trend dubbed “skinimalism.”
Some of the most fervent enthusiasts believe it will cut back the energy requirements for computationally intensive tasks.
From Barron's
The items on the list include living in a damp-free home, having the ability to pay bills without cutting back on essentials, having access to a computer and reliable internet and having contents insurance.
From BBC
Several airlines have begun cutting back on their service schedules due to higher jet fuel costs as well as limited stocks, which have disrupted by the conflict and export restrictions some countries have imposed.
From Barron's
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