cut in

as in to interrupt
to cause a disruption in a conversation or discussion a stranger cut in with unsolicited advice on how we could fix our relationship

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Recent Examples of cut in Bass herself is facing criticism over a fire department funding cut in the fire-prone region and the timing of a diplomatic trip to Ghana as dangerous fire conditions loomed. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025 Unions representing federal workers have challenged the Musk cuts in court with significant success, but Trump and Musk vow not to back down. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2025 Some vulnerable House Republicans who represent swing districts spent Wednesday trying to justify their votes for the budget resolution, which could pave the way for cuts in Medicaid, by using Mr. Trump — who has vowed not to touch the program — as political cover. Annie Karni, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 Musk and Trump have also not approached the spending cuts in ways Americans want. G. Elliott Morris, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cut in

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“Cut in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cut%20in. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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