cutting down

Example Sentences

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There is also going to be a streamlined process for referral to appropriate clinicians with the aim of cutting down long waits for treatment.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The aim is to let customers complete much of the purchase and financing paperwork from home, cutting down on the amount of time spent in a physical store.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

She was more convincing against Bouzkova, cutting down on the 35 unforced errors made against Yuan to 27, while blasting 31 winners.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

At the dawn of the 20th century, a logger played by Joel Edgerton tromps through the woods cutting down timber that will build a country which is rapidly leaving him behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

But it did not interfere with our meeting, except that she chided me like a schoolmarm for not taking her advice and cutting down on my schedule.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela