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cutting

[kuht-ing] / ˈkʌt ɪŋ /


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Some wealthy Californians even appear to be cutting back on their landscapers until they have more clarity on energy prices, hiring and geopolitical conflicts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Megan Thee Stallion is on the mend after a bout of “concerning symptoms” landed her in the hospital Tuesday evening, cutting her latest “Moulin Rouge” performance short.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

It is also cutting deeply into supplies of the invisible gas that is essential for cooling artificial-intelligence chip-making tools and keeping MRI scanners humming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Without him, England lacked punch, creativity and cutting edge.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“I could help you sell it once you’re finished,” she says, cutting her chicken carefully with her knife.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz