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cut corners

to do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often harming the quality of your work. We've had to cut corners to make a film on such a small budget. Companies are having to cut corners in order to remain competitive in the market.

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With financial pressure on producers, will they cut corners on spraying for Asian rust? Bearish report anticipated for soybeans by Utterback, Bob / Farm Journal Don't cut corners on their health and nutrition, Feuz cautions. CowCulate Replacement Value by Smith, Linda / Top Producer In spite of good intentions, the temptations are always there to cut corners to achieve desired personal or professional outcomes. Ethics in program management by Gadeken, Owen C. / Defense AT & L More results

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With financial pressure on producers, will they cut corners on spraying for Asian rust?

Bearish report anticipated for soybeans by Utterback, Bob / Farm Journal

Don't cut corners on their health and nutrition, Feuz cautions.

CowCulate Replacement Value by Smith, Linda / Top Producer

In spite of good intentions, the temptations are always there to cut corners to achieve desired personal or professional outcomes.

Ethics in program management by Gadeken, Owen C. / Defense AT & L

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