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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However, if the fees do cut into profits or harm service on other trade lanes due to the shifts, surcharges could still be on the table in the long run.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Sesame Tofu Fries Press firm tofu and cut into sticks.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
The two-run homer cut into the Royals’ three-run lead, but KC held on to win 8-4 on Tuesday night.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Lift bars out using parchment paper handles; transfer to a cutting board, and cut into squares.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Sep. 2025
Sesame Tofu Fries Press firm tofu and cut into sticks.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
The two-run homer cut into the Royals’ three-run lead, but KC held on to win 8-4 on Tuesday night.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
Lift bars out using parchment paper handles; transfer to a cutting board, and cut into squares.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Cut into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20into. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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