Example Sentences

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She and her husband have cut back on expenses to afford the combined $1,300 a month they pay for Medigap.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Nearly three in four people said they have cut back on other expenses such as dining out, travel, groceries and entertainment, Numerator found.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The ever-expanding list of tech companies that have cut jobs includes Coinbase, Amazon, LinkedIn and more.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Although some airlines have cut their European fares recently because of a lack of demand, Willie Walsh said there was no way airlines could absorb the extra costs over time.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Should have cut it in sections and let Pima and Sloth spool it out.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi