cut corners
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In Kanazawa, workers dressed in full-body overalls haul large blocks of ice across the factory floor, before starting on the delicate work of carving perfect spheres, cubes and rectangular blocks with cut corners.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Under intense pressure to go fast and beat the rest of your competition, it’s inevitable that companies will cut corners, and what we’re seeing is the result of cutting corners here,” Yoon said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Some argue a headlong commercial race will inevitably incentivize companies to cut corners on safety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
When deadlines and bills are circling you, the temptation to cut corners is extremely powerful.
From Slate ● Mar. 28, 2026
The demand for new garments has slowed, and people have taken to mending their own clothes— it’s one place they can easily cut corners.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
