as in cuts
to cause to diminish gradually by or as if by cutting off bits with a knife
He was sitting on the porch, whittling a stick.
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The camera then cuts to Trump placing gold urns everywhere.—
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At the end of the game, Alma climbs onto the evac chopper before everything cuts to black.—
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The carry handles each have a magnetic piece that then clips together to form a single bar to grasp.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
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For messing up, Martha clips Gabriel’s wings, forcing him to live life as a human, with a new casual wardrobe to match and a taste for fast food.—
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Researchers also stressed that the synergistic effect of K+ and C3N4 co-intercalation lowers the energy barrier, reduces the electrostatic interaction, and enhances the kinetics and structural stability.—
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For small businesses, simplicity wins—a clear offer like ‘buy one, gift one’ or a free consult lowers the barrier for first-time buyers and gives them a reason to pick you over a big-box store.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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This is a sweet, redemptive film that pares back some of the more extreme dramatic elements of Perry’s earlier work to tell a straightforward, second-chance-at-love story.—
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Every week, CoComelon drops a new batch of songs on its YouTube channel that parents and kids can listen to together—and this week is all about establishing healthy routines.—
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Parents,
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Its release also extends Carson’s tradition of Halloween drops.—
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Southern Living,
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That curtails with previous reporting from Fortune showing how high housing costs and other life expenses have forced Gen Z and millennials to delay the American Dream.—
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Fortune,
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The platform’s integration of Makera CAM and machine control shortens the operational path, while its mobile-friendly UI ensures smooth operation from anywhere.—
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Whether arriving early shortens my wait depends on when others choose to arrive, and if all tourists follow the same internet advice and arrive an hour early, the lines at opening may be the longest of the day.—
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
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Cincinnati Enquirer,
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Cold water reduces those problems for all your clothes and linens, giving them a longer lifespan.—
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Southern Living,
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“Whittles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittles. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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