cut in

Definition of cut innext
as in to interrupt
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship

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Recent Examples of cut in But the war and the surge in oil prices has upended the policymaking assumptions of the central bank and bond traders, who are now betting against another rate cut in 2026. Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 2 May 2026 Cover with top half of focaccia; cut in half, and serve. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026 The length has now been cut in half and costs have now doubled. Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026 The Cato report found that in all, total green card approvals under USCIS, the agency in charge of processing immigration benefits, had been cut in half for applicants from all countries. Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cut in
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interrupt
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  • This approach often involves a combination of therapies, including systemic anti-inflammatory medications, newer treatments designed to interrupt specific immune pathways and supportive care strategies such as wound management, pain control and lifestyle adjustments.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
  • Fritz made this interesting design decision to ensure that there is a sound barrier for privacy without interrupting the visual flow of the ceiling.
    Stefan Ionescu May 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026

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“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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