as in to cut down
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Chinese consumers were once the primary driver for the global luxury sector but have cut back sharply in recent years, weighed down by the country’s slowing economy and depressed housing values.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026 -
Rinse aids might not always seem like necessary purchases, but these cycle boosters are specially formulated to cut back on streaks and residue.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the court turned down the appeal in a one-line order with no explanation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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When asked about the best techniques for defusing tense encounters while still maintaining the right to protect, civil rights advocates in Connecticut are generally recommending online training in turning down the heat on face-to-face encounters with ICE agents or counter-protestors.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Whittle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittle%20%28down%29. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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