cut down
Example Sentences
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We could decide to treat this sci-fi possibility seriously right now by working to cut down air pollution at the source.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
A tense family coalesces around the memorial of its eldest son, cut down in the prime of what seems like an argument-leaden life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
The airport, Transportation Security Administration and bus operator Landline are testing a first-of-its-kind remote check-in and security-screening program for travelers who want to cut down on airport hassles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Many experts predict a diminished role for oil-hauling ships in and out of Hormuz over time as different countries seek to cut down their dependence on oil that moves through the strait.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
But when his arms had turned to water and he could chop no more, he saw with alarm that he’d only managed to cut down two spindly birch saplings and a puny little spruce.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
