cut (down)

Definition of cut (down)next
as in to mow
to bring down by cutting we need to cut down that dying tree

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  • Gen Alpha kids have grown up with AI Spending money for Gen Alpha kids is coming from allowances for doing chores (78%), payment for good grades (67%), and their own side hustles like mowing lawns and babysitting (57%), the survey found.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 7 June 2026
  • To make your yard more tick-proof, get into the habit of mowing your lawn regularly.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
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“Cut (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20%28down%29. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

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