cut away
Example Sentences
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In this talented author’s relentless paring back, too many interesting things have been cut away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
At their point of contact, a large triangular slice of the addition is cut away, exposing the sides of the boxes and creating a street-level plaza.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
“Basically, I take very small, sharp instruments and cut away bits of metal, usually on the sides of rings, into a particular design,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025
The front of the sculpture was cut away and removed from its seat in Northbrook Street, Newbury, Berkshire at about 02:00 GMT on Sunday, according to Thames Valley Police.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2025
As they cut away from the studio to the empty concrete reservoir that used to be Silverlake, Lyla reflects on the trials of her day.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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