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
When deadlines and bills are circling you, the temptation to cut corners is extremely powerful.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026
Here’s one risk of customer pay: Some price-conscious drivers may be tempted to cut corners by buying parts that may be cheaper, but aren’t as roadworthy.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
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
