cutback

Example Sentences

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Through their dribbling or off-the-ball movement, they would force the opposition's defensive line deeper before a cutback or cross was put away.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Israel-based centre-back Seck headed Senegal into the lead from Krepin Diatta's free-kick on 38 minutes and their second goal arrived just after the hour when a superb cutback by Mane was turned in by Diallo.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

Set ‘a cutback goal’ of 10% to 20% for this year, and put the difference in an investment account.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

Following the FAA’s cutback announcement, United said it’s long-haul international and hub-to-hub flying will not be impacted by the reductions.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Apparently there had been a cutback in rations recently: still the food was better and more plentiful than at Scheveningen where there had been no noonday meal at all.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom