cut costs

idiom

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

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The agency has sought to cut costs after bleeding billions in cash in recent years, leading to the buyouts. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025 By analyzing how customers use energy, AI can suggest the best times to use power, helping to cut costs. William Jones, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025 Eligibility restrictions States looking to cut costs may significantly restrict SNAP eligibility to reduce the number of people who qualify for the program, according to the CBPP. Talia Wexler, CNBC, 8 Aug. 2025 Since the failure of the referendum question, the county board has been discussing how to cut costs — and potentially bring in some more revenue to the county’s general fund. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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