cut down

Example Sentences

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Warsh has a lot more sway on how to cut down on communication.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Rogue chip shops have been passing off catfish as "traditional fish and chips" to cut down on costs, the BBC has learned.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

You can even use pre-peeled garlic, a staple at many restaurants, to cut down on extra prep time.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

He tries to cut down on trips to the grocery store to save on fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Kainene’s house was repainted a muted green; the bougainvillea that had wreathed it was cut down.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie