cut down

Example Sentences

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The incident was reported as law enforcement agencies across Southern California have been making an effort to cut down dangerous e-bike riding in the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Learner drivers are now only able to swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking location in a bid to cut down waiting times.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

At a public meeting in Hyderabad last month, Mr. Modi appealed to Indians to cut down on gold imports and foreign travel to conserve foreign exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

So, why do local people cut down the trees?

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall