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.

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More than 400 portholes were removed, and large holes were cut into the decks. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026 During her c-section, Kiarah's doctors had accidentally cut into her right ovary, causing a hemorrhage. — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026 Agonafer transforms her version into an appetizer dip, arrayed with diced tomatoes, onions and jalapenos, dolloped with sour cream and served with pita cut into triangles. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026 El Modena cut into Newport Harbor’s 21-0 lead by starting the second half fast. — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut into

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“Cut into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20into. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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