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You can use Clonezilla to resize filesystems, so you ought to be able to clone that filesystem onto a smaller drive. It's been a couple decades since I used the tool, but I believe the guided steps should be enough to help you accomplish what you want - just be sure to thoroughly read the instructions!
I simply don't find myself needing to clone drives like I did before. My professional work moved back down into the embedded space, and I tend to do fresh installs for new systems for personal use. I might pull out my old Clonezilla boot drive if I pick up a bigger NVME drive for my gaming rig this coming Cyber Monday, though.
@SpaceNoodle @Dariusmiles2123 I feel you on the 20yrs of not using certain things I used to use in my past. I’ve been catching up, the reads are amazing. Instructions were not my strong suit. We all live and learn.