make the cut

Example Sentences

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Though he didn’t make the cut, he remained close with the members and helped write lyrics for their 10-year anniversary album.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

There are many companies with big market values traded in the U.S., however, that may not make the cut for various reasons.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Committee members can use discretion when selecting which — if any — companies make the cut.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

But the highest standards are set by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, and the vast majority don’t make the cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Most of my interview doesn’t make the cut, just enough to show I am alive and still defiant.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins