pared down

The capture of the unlucky trio and around 30 others -– trapped in other parts of the town — slightly pared down that total.

The School Board had initially pared down the number of applicants for the two open seats from 11 in District 2 and four in District 4.

The proposal was significantly pared down after legislative leaders received threats from anti-abortion groups that doing so would come with political retribution.

The 2022 ceremony was dramatically pared down as the Globes got their house in order.

It was pared down to the essentials, but it’s so rich.