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

Motley, the Brink’s driver who was dining at the Flying J, returned to his vehicle and noticed its rear lock had been cut away.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

Tendai had his legs hooked around an old chimney as he cut away the wisteria vine- that threatened to topple it.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer