cut corners
Example Sentences
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When deadlines and bills are circling you, the temptation to cut corners is extremely powerful.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026
But as Longwell explained, Paxton’s bad behavior gets interpreted as evidence that he’s a “fighter” who is willing to cut corners to “get things done.”
From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026
The stakes are high for her and anyone else who may be unaware that their tax preparer cut corners or committed fraud — even if it happened decades ago, the court papers said.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026
“We will crack down on any illegal dumping, those who cut corners, avoid disposal fees, and leave a mess for workers and neighbors to deal with,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026
We’re having to cut corners and sell off our uncles’ cars and the furniture from my grandparents’ house from when Papito was making money.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
