cut into

verb

cut into; cutting to; cuts into

: to reduce the amount of (something)

Although it would cut into profits, we were forced to lower our prices.

The extra time I was spending at work was cutting into my time with my family.

Examples of cut into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The fuel price spike did cut into Delta’s second-quarter earnings, as adjusted income fell $358 million, or 26%. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Burning fossil fuels is the primary driver of global warming, so climate scientists see these energy transition technologies that cut into fossil fuel demand as key climate solutions. — Julia Simon, NPR, 9 July 2026

Higher production costs have yet to cut into demand, StoneX said in a note earlier this month, as coffee consumption hit a record high this year. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Third baseman Nick Loftin recorded an RBI single to cut into the Royals’ early deficit. — Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

Rhymes for cut into

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