cut down

Example Sentences

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Private developers see conversions as a potential way to cut down on the ballooning costs of building from scratch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Rays shortstop Taylor Ward cut off the throw in front of the base and cut down Tucker as he slid headfirst for the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 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

Higher crude prices likely would emerge and cut down on demand, preventing inventories from hitting tank bottoms, Hoffman said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

The trees were the worst loss and damage, for at Sharkey’s bidding they had been cut down recklessly far and wide over the Shire; and Sam grieved over this more than anything else.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien