cut down
Example Sentences
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To help cut down the fishy smell, top the fish with your choice of acid, like fresh lemon juice or rice vinegar.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Warsh has a lot more sway on how to cut down on communication.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Maybe people were spending more money elsewhere on the weekends, so they cut down on tipping to make up for it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Rogue chip shops have been passing off catfish as "traditional fish and chips" to cut down on costs, the BBC has learned.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Tomorrow Sookie will cut down it down and dispose of it.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
