cut down on
Example Sentences
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Despite efforts to cut down on access, Newman said the practice “has been difficult to monitor and will likely be for the foreseeable future.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
The tangy flavor of the butter, paired with the added saltiness, also helps cut down on the date’s sweetness.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 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
Pointing out it would only be available for seated ticket holders, he added that it would cut down on plastic waste.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
It would help the children to cultivate the imagination denied them by television and would appreciably cut down on the incidence of juvenile delinquency.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
