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

While Gandbhir isn’t reveling in their pain, she refuses to cut away, creating a devastating and altogether mystifying section of the film that overwhelms her larger message.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 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

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