cut down on
Example Sentences
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If you had known that, maybe you would have cut down on travel and dining out — but thinking like that can lead to shame, which isn’t a productive feeling.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 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 robots provide a useful service and help cut down on traffic and emissions, they claim.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Law enforcement agencies across the region told The Times they’re trying to increase education for parents and young riders to cut down on dangerous crashes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
I worked transferring books to computer discs, to cut down on storage space and replacement costs, they said.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
