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  • present participle of cut.
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cutting

[kuht-ing] / ˈkʌt ɪŋ /


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Cutting off gay teenagers, say, from finding likeminded people in their age group could isolate them.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

"Cutting stabilises the grass and turf, making a really robust surface for the monument," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

She did an interview with the Cutting Room Floor about fashion shows and how people don’t say hi each other, and there’s nothing wrong with saying hi to each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Cutting rates, or even appearing soft on inflation, could push borrowing costs higher still.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Cutting into her egg with a fork, Ma said, “We’ll see.”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye




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