whittle
Example Sentences
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He even whittled me a roadrunner because he knows how much I love birds.
From Literature
They whittle it down to a list that is then discussed with the five standing members of the committee.
The group whittled down what First Brands asked for in the second DIP and is now considering providing nothing at all.
Over his tenure, the company has whittled itself to a fraction of its former size in the pursuit of greater shareholder value.
After whittling what had been a 24-point deficit to four with a little more than three minutes left Saturday, the Bruins could not find the miracle finish they were seeking.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
