whittle down
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Builders had hoped to capitalize on a busy spring buying season to whittle down inventories, but it was disappointing.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 16, 2026
If you have a highly concentrated stock allocation with large built-up gains, you can gradually whittle down your position and use the $6,000 deduction to minimize or cancel the tax hit, Adams says.
From Barron's ● Apr. 25, 2026
That hasn’t deterred the U.S., which has been flying more than 10 MQ-9 orbits over Iran at a time as the American commanders push to stop Tehran’s ballistic-missile launches and whittle down other offensive capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026
“American Primeval” “As always, this is one of the tougher categories to whittle down, but my favorite of the year remains ‘The Penguin.’
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2025
The first day is used to whittle down two hundred fencers to forty-eight.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word