cut costs

phrase

: to spend less money
The company has tried to cut costs in several areas.

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Hello Sunshine reportedly missed its profit projections in 2023, and parent company Candle Media later restructured its business to cut costs. Justin Birnbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 My conversations with CEOs about jobs elicit less optimism and more concerns about skills gaps, low engagement, the leadership pipeline, uncertainty about AI, and pressure to cut costs. Diane Brady, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 To be sure, there are signs that consumers are looking for ways to cut costs. Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026 The cuts are a part of a multiyear restructuring plan led by CEO Enrique Lores to turn around the company’s performance and cut costs while investing more in AI integration. Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut costs

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“Cut costs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20costs. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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