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

But as soon as they started cutting down the trees and plowing up their roots, my stomach got sick and my legs and arms got wobbly and my head felt dizzy.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan