slice off

Example Sentences

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Morgan Stanley estimates that the hit to income at the disposal of households could lower inflation-adjusted consumer spending by about 10 basis points this year and slice off seven basis points from GDP growth.

From Reuters • Jun. 30, 2023

So you slice off the stem end just below the calyx, the little cap.

From Salon • May 13, 2023

There is a certain amount of your soul that you have to slice off and sell to keep the overlords happy.

From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2022

He will use a wire hoop and “Old Faithful” to slice off chunks of butter, and mold the squishy spread to create noses, smiles and pieces of hair.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2022

They ain’t pretty, but you slice off some filets, and they cook just fine.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson