as in to cut down
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For example, a business might choose to cut down on flights by grouping client visits into one trip rather than going back and forth to the same area.—
Egor Karpovich,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025 -
William Franklyn-Miller will be cutting down the cherry tree.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
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In their meetings, Callahan said the board also mentioned a desire to cut back on cyberbullying that might take place online during school.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Pregnant people should consider cutting back on caffeine.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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Many developers may decide to turn down new projects rather than trying to race against the regulatory clock.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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People with narcissistic behaviors need that attention, Pullan says, and making sure someone like Trump feels heard can help turn down the pressure in a conversation.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
16 July 2025
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“Whittle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittle%20%28down%29. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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