cut away
Example Sentences
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In this talented author’s relentless paring back, too many interesting things have been cut away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
At their point of contact, a large triangular slice of the addition is cut away, exposing the sides of the boxes and creating a street-level plaza.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Another section features artifacts and photographs from Ono’s “Cut Piece,” where she sat onstage and invited the audience to come and cut away parts of her outfit.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025
The BBC has previously said it should have cut away from a live broadcast of Bob Vylan's performance at Glastonbury.
From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025
Root, according to a witness, leaned toward friends and suggested sotto voce that they all cut away for cocktails.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
