as in to cut down
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Soy milk is an excellent alternative for people who practice a vegan diet or want to cut down on dairy milk.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025 -
These new rules, which aim to cut down on shark bycatch and regulate harmful fishing practices, represent a significant step forward.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) significantly cut back on training for emergency managers ahead of hurricane season, which begins on June 1.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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But multiple National Weather Service offices have cut back on balloon launches this spring because of staffing shortages.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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No superstar free agent is turning down Los Angeles or Miami or Boston to come to the Circle City.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Hagen then turns the camera to a bystander that had supposedly turned down an opportunity to put one on.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
19 May 2025
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“Whittle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittle%20%28down%29. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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