cut into
phrasal 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.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2025
From her versatile bob to gamine pixie, the Bones and All actress has turned crop cuts into her signature hairstyle.
—Essence, 1 Oct. 2025
The company positions itself as the first strategic partner capable of supplying leather already cut into components, ready to go directly into production.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Auto industry analysts previously said the Hertz–Amazon partnership could could cut into a historical source of profit for car dealerships.
—Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Cut into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20into. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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