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Cut Back Expenses Crossword Clue
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RETRENCH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RETRENCH
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "RETRENCH" which means:
- verb
- • Tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
- • Make a reduction, as in one's workforce
An example sentence would be:
- • "The company decided to retrench some of its employees to cut costs."
- • "The government announced plans to retrench public spending."
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