cut corners
Example Sentences
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It is easy to see why young people fear employers will use it to cut corners on them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
But those cases all involved human decisions -- executives, salespeople or engineers who made choices and cut corners.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
When deadlines and bills are circling you, the temptation to cut corners is extremely powerful.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026
Caviar and truffle prices are skyrocketing, forcing Tirel to cut corners while clinging to his restaurant’s former glory.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
There were the hardworking ones who were easy to get along with and didn’t try to cut corners and melded in quite nicely.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
