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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So, to find out if this is the cause, to verify the infection, go outside to your tree, and cut into the light-colored sapwood of a dying branch, and look for greenish-black streaks and discoloration.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
His boss views him only as a salesman, his family as a means of support, and his co-workers as competition who cuts into their business.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
The Commanders cut into the Bears’ lead when Daniels threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Chris Moore.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Transfer to cutting board and cut into 6 wedges.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
His boss views him only as a salesman, his family as a means of support, and his co-workers as competition who cuts into their business.
—Big Think, 14 Oct. 2025
The Commanders cut into the Bears’ lead when Daniels threw a 22-yard touchdown pass to Chris Moore.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Transfer to cutting board and cut into 6 wedges.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Cut into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20into. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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