pare
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Surging U.S. seaborne oil exports and China’s willingness to pare back on its own seaborne imports have also helped shield the world from higher prices.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
President Vladimir Putin will have been reluctant to pare back a parade that is always choreographed to portray Russian strength.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
If regulators approve the deal, Paramount chief David Ellison is widely expected to embark on a painful round of cost-cutting to pare down the load.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Many see dealmaking as a path to boost growth or pare expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
He needed someone who could collaborate with MTI to pare down the show, simplify some of the music and set, while still pulling off a production that would impress Mackintosh.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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