cutting down

Example Sentences

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"We are struggling to survive. I am cutting down on household expenses, but I have three children whose education matters the most. At times I have had to borrow money."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The approach may also reduce costs and improve working conditions by cutting down on time consuming procedures and limiting the use of hazardous chemicals.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

While many hyperscalers are cutting down their stock-buyback activity in the wake of heightened AI spending, Nvidia is on the receiving end of those AI dollars and could dole some more out to shareholders.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

The aim is to let customers complete much of the purchase and financing paperwork from home, cutting down on the amount of time spent in a physical store.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

When he said that I remembered the tale I’d heard about him cutting down his father’s mast.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson