as in to cut down
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Gas prices continue to rise in Massachusetts and commuters are working out ways to cut back on spending.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026 -
Americans are looking for ways to cut back as gas prices surge to nearly $4 a gallon due to the Iran war.—
Casey He,
Bloomberg,
19 Mar. 2026
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As for the teachers' strike at Twin Rivers Unified, the union said the district turned down the last deal.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But after turning down the 30-year payout, the winnings dropped to $57 million before taxes.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Whittle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittle%20%28down%29. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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