cut corners
Example Sentences
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Some argue a headlong commercial race will inevitably incentivize companies to cut corners on safety.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
But those cases all involved human decisions -- executives, salespeople or engineers who made choices and cut corners.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The problem with tax preparers getting paid with a piece of the refund is that it can be an incentive for them to cut corners.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 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
