cutback

Example Sentences

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To cushion against a future cutback in defense spending, the U.K. government has allocated the equivalent of about $268 million to Team Barrow, a private-public partnership with BAE, to regenerate Barrow and diversify its economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

It would also continue to block new adult applications, a cutback imposed last year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Israel-based centre-back Seck headed Senegal into the lead from Krepin Diatta's free-kick on 38 minutes and their second goal arrived just after the hour when a superb cutback by Mane was turned in by Diallo.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

He got an assist for Alexander Isak's goal - a wonderful cutback - and has looked to add more goals after 18 last season.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

“Since the cutback in rations, I see a difference. They grow sleepy, they have trouble concentrating. . . .”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom