pare

Example Sentences

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The reading provided a sliver of light for rate cuts, after traders pared their bets on a fourth successive reduction in January following the Federal Reserve's policy decision last week.

From Barron's

Gold and silver both pared losses after the release of the long-awaited November CPI report.

From The Wall Street Journal

But since then, a Bloomberg News report said the company could pare back its spending on the metaverse, which had been another area of expense concern.

From MarketWatch

The company has marked down its Franchise Group investment, and has spent the last year or so paring debt through refinancing, selling off parts of its business and other steps, including closing offices.

From Los Angeles Times

Investors are paring bets on multiple Federal Reserve rate cuts in early 2026, expecting only one cut for the entire year.

From Barron's