shave off

Example Sentences

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An extension can shave off 50 cents or a dollar in costs per package, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

There are tools available to help shave off some of the cost of an online shopping haul in real time.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

If your schedule is flexible, accepting a stop or two on your flights can shave off a chunk of change.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023

The connector brings the three major lines together along a single route downtown and Wiggins said it will shave off 20 minutes from travel times for commuters who previously had to transfer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2023

“If you have to shave off Steve, you could try that out,” Emily said.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman