cut (down)

as in to mow
to bring down by cutting we need to cut down that dying tree

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  • In Savannah, Georgia, landscaper Darius Cowherd took a break Tuesday in the cab of his work truck after spending the morning mowing grass, trimming bushes and blowing leaves in Forsyth Park in the coastal city’s downtown historic district.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
  • For instance, even small jobs like mowing a lawn, walking a dog, washing a car, or pulling weeds can teach children the basics of earning side money.
    Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 10 July 2025
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“Cut (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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