pared
Example Sentences
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“Everyone’s pared down or pared up, and so they’re all equal.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
"The continued steady growth of the eurozone economy... shows that households and businesses have not pared back their spending much due to the Iran war," Andrew Kenningham, chief Europe economist for Capital Economics, said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
They pared gains after Iran said it had received proposals from mediators to prevent further escalation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The 2026 Games have been pared back compared to previous editions, with 10 sports rather than the 17 it featured in 2014.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
I nod with fervor because pared down to those terms, I understand.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
