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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The Courage cut into the deficit in the 85th minute on a goal by Manaka Matsukubo, but that was about it.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Some people are working multiple jobs or shifts that cut into their sleeping time.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 2 May 2026
Ballesteros’ catching potential could also cut into playing time for co-starters Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Competition from streaming platforms has cut into network TV ratings and ad revenue, putting a squeeze on costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
Some people are working multiple jobs or shifts that cut into their sleeping time.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 2 May 2026
Ballesteros’ catching potential could also cut into playing time for co-starters Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Competition from streaming platforms has cut into network TV ratings and ad revenue, putting a squeeze on costs.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
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“Cut into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20into. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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