whittle
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.
A sticky run in November - during which they picked up three points from a possible 12 - caused their early lead to be whittled away by Celtic under Martin O'Neill.
From BBC
But the tantalizing peculiarities of the characters have been whittled down.
From Los Angeles Times
Warner worked to whittle down that debt load, cutting costs relentlessly and putting cash flow toward debt payments.
They played cards, cooked by the fire and learned how to whittle.
From Los Angeles Times
Pochettino’s task now, with only four exhibition matches remaining before the World Cup kicks off, is whittling down a squad that he has spent over a year tinkering with.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
