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made the cut

VERB

make the grade

Synonyms

WEAK

cut the mustard hack it make it

Example Sentences

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“Obviously I would be lying to say I wasn’t disappointed. I would have loved to have made the cut today, granted all day,” Wie West said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He added that he was "genuinely shocked" when he was told they had made the cut, receiving the call when he was at home with his family.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Fifty-four competitors from 15 different countries made the cut from a starting field of 91.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

So far, 1,700 people have made the cut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

AfterI made the cut, I folded the fabric, and Holly waved us out without another word.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry