cut out 1 of 2

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as in to die
to stop functioning the engine abruptly cut out

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as in to replace
to take the place of this ambitious new friend of hers seems to be cutting out people that she's known for years

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cut out

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adjective

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Recent Examples of cut out
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European leaders have called an emergency meeting in Paris today after they were cut out of negotiations set to be held in the coming days by high-level U.S. and Russian delegations in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025 Christophe Petit-Tesson/Pool EPA PARIS — As U.S. and Russian envoys prepare to begin talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine, European leaders have called an emergency meeting in Paris after being cut out of the peace negotiations. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 17 Feb. 2025 But even with a hypothetical Reddit tool, moderators would still have their work cut out for them. Ars Technica, 17 Feb. 2025 It’s anchored by an actress, Marion Cotillard, who has one of the great faces, and a classical sophistication with a glamorous, out-of-reach noirish beauty that pairs wonderfully with a creature cut out of Hans Christian Andersen: amorous, elusive, but wounded. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cut out
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  • One person died and another was injured when their helicopter crashed Thursday onto a frozen reservoir in southeast Idaho, authorities said.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The cat also tested positive for the virus and died 24 hours later.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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  • Don’t stop the agreement that has already brought dozens of hostages back to us.
    Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Often, women would wear the same watch for years, so why did the younger generations ever stop?
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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  • The bullet had entered 65-year-old Sheryl Ferguson’s midsection, exited high on her back, passed through the chair behind her and lodged in the wall.
    Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Macario exited the match four minutes later, with an emotional Hayes embracing her for her own unforgettable moment.
    Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
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  • Under Hegseth, the Defense Department has dislodged eight news organizations from permanent work stations at the Pentagon, including NPR, and invited in seven conservative and right-wing news outlets to replace them (along with one liberal outfit, HuffPost).
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 26 Feb. 2025
  • While cameras will replace the chain gang in determining whether the first down line-to-gain was reached—a major tech development for the league—live game officials will continue to spot the football between plays.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The curtain dropped to reveal a massive electric mining truck capable of hauling 240 metric tons of material.
    Justin Worland, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
  • This is because the front two slots are now capable of USB 3.2 plus DisplayPort, while the rear two support USB4. Framework is also introducing a new second-generation keyboard, which thankfully retains the satisfying 1.5mm key travel.
    Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The Oilers failed to shut down Michkov, though, who had his second career 3-point effort and could be rejuvenated for the stretch run.
    Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Beginning of the conflict On Jan. 10, while the flames were still raging out of control, Crowley gave an extraordinary television interview, telling a Fox 11 reporter that the city of Los Angeles — and by implication her boss, Bass — failed her and her department.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The turmoil that enveloped the federal workforce over the last few days is unlikely to cease anytime soon as the U.S. government’s human resources agency considers how to fulfill Elon Musk ’s demands.
    Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The news many in the film sector feared over the weekend is coming to pass as Technicolor has made the majority of its UK workforce redundant and the majority of its activities have ceased.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
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  • However, the director departed the film just over a year later, and the project remains in limbo.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Shoring up the left and right tackle spots are of the utmost priority for L.A., and Conerly would fit a plug-and-play role for a team that, should Jackson depart, needs a Day-1 starter at left tackle.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025

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