cut down
Example Sentences
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Some were cut for developments, some were cut down illegally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Analysts at Citi said they expect PG&E to cut down on its capital-investment program; reallocate some money towards dividends, stock buybacks and debt reduction; and try to reengage politicians in Sacramento next year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
It described her as having an "iron fist under the velvet glove", and observed that she knew how to "cut down Himalayan egos to the height of foothills".
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“The kick from the wasabi, that sensation, will cut down the fat.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
My mother had agreed to cut down her hours at work so that she could be around for the kids more when I was traveling.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
