cut down on

Example Sentences

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Californians have scaled back holiday travel and cut down on leisure night outs as the prices on the pumps don’t stabilize.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Warsh has a lot more sway on how to cut down on communication.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Rogue chip shops have been passing off catfish as "traditional fish and chips" to cut down on costs, the BBC has learned.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

You can even use pre-peeled garlic, a staple at many restaurants, to cut down on extra prep time.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Made it a little easier to walk the streets since it cut down on horse manure.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson