cutting

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The government says it hopes to save £1bn by 2030/31 by cutting the payments from £429.80 a month for existing claimants, to £217.26 a month for new ones.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Firefighter hand crews were on the ground cutting fire lines to help contain the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“I could probably boost profits in the short term, in the current year, by cutting back on service levels,” said Revolve co-founder and co-CEO Mike Karanikolas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

While not as important as the cutting edge chips from U.S.,

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Glenn, you’re going to get your fool head blowed off if you keep cutting across Aunt Fanny Hamline’s property,” Charlie said.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck