as in to cut down
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Drinking more water, increasing physical activity, eating potassium-rich foods, and cutting back on salt may improve excretion and potentially improve blood pressure.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025 -
Otherwise, the city could hire a contractor to cut back the vegetation at Lesesne’s expense or cite him for a misdemeanor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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Countryman Alphonse Areola also advised the defender to turn down the Italian side and join him at the London Stadium.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Rob Lowe turned down his Comedy Central roast four times.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Whittle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittle%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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