whittle
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They whittle it down to a list that is then discussed with the five standing members of the committee.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
When you work on other aspects of your 2025 taxes, you may whittle your income down enough to qualify.
From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025
“American Primeval” “As always, this is one of the tougher categories to whittle down, but my favorite of the year remains ‘The Penguin.’
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025
Then, as Joe tries and fails to whittle away at Brontë’s sense of self in a bid to regain her affections, he realizes that he has lost control.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025
Riders competing in ordinary weekday events needed to whittle themselves down another 5 pounds or so, while those in the lowest echelons of the sport couldn’t weigh much more than 100.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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