When we cut our losses we stop spending time, money or energy on unprofitable projects.

当我们减少损失，我们不再在无利可图的项目上花费时间，金钱和精力。

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We got to stop spending on things that we don't need to spend on things that we do.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama on the Green Fleet Initiative

We need the President of the United States to stand up and say, ''We're going to stop the excessive spending.

FORBES: Magazine Article

But the first choice should be to stop spending on new programs that we simply can't afford.

CNN: Commentary: Can U.S. afford trillion more in debt?