pared down

Example Sentences

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Administration officials said they haven’t yet pared down his meeting schedule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Instead, these structures have been pared down to a minimal form.

From Science Daily • Dec. 20, 2025

That amount could be pared down during the months-long city budgeting process, as the City Council and the mayor find ways to balance the overall budget amid financial headwinds.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

When life feels pared down, this humble porridge feels like an invitation to make the most of less—to stir, to season, to play.

From Salon • Nov. 13, 2025

I nod with fervor because pared down to those terms, I understand.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy