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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This time the Englishman picked up the ball in space on the right, cut into the box and sold the defence a fantastic dummy.
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Most importantly, Spencer said, think of the squares this masterpiece will be cut into.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
There is only one ball, and the addition of Hopkins will cut into somebody’s touches.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Run a knife around edges of baking dish to loosen the egg mixture; cut into 12 even portions (about 2 1/2 x 3 inches each).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Most importantly, Spencer said, think of the squares this masterpiece will be cut into.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 11 July 2025
There is only one ball, and the addition of Hopkins will cut into somebody’s touches.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Run a knife around edges of baking dish to loosen the egg mixture; cut into 12 even portions (about 2 1/2 x 3 inches each).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
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“Cut into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20into. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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