whittle
Example Sentences
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The group whittled down what First Brands asked for in the second DIP and is now considering providing nothing at all.
Over his tenure, the company has whittled itself to a fraction of its former size in the pursuit of greater shareholder value.
After whittling what had been a 24-point deficit to four with a little more than three minutes left Saturday, the Bruins could not find the miracle finish they were seeking.
From Los Angeles Times
They also cut down the number of players, starting the second season with 200 contestants before quickly whittling them down to 100, then 25.
A sticky run in November - during which they picked up three points from a possible 12 - caused their early lead to be whittled away by Celtic under Martin O'Neill.
From BBC
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