made the cut

Example Sentences

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So far, 1,700 people have made the cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Meanwhile world number one Scottie Scheffler made the cut by the skin of his teeth to push his streak of cuts made to 68 -- the longest active streak on the PGA Tour.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

But the joke has made the cut and will feature in future crackers.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Cookies, breads, pancakes, biscuit dough — whatever has made the cut — get formed and, if applicable, baked and cooled.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2025

After competing against the best of the best in my sport, had I actually made the cut?

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles