as in to cut down
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It's designed to fit comfortably in your hand and glide perfectly with your favorite body oils, cutting down surface friction while easing muscle tension.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025 -
The decision by the appeal court Friday could be appealed by the National Treasury Employees Union, which brought the lawsuit against acting CFPB director and Office of Management and Budget director Russell Vought over the actions of the agency to cut down its size.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2025
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Because tariffs raise prices, Americans are expected to cut back on spending — a potentially major problem given that 70 cents of every $1 in the nation's gross domestic product is based on consumer spending.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The threat of Thommy cutting back to dribble toward the end line forced the St. Louis back line to drop deeper, opening up space.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Brighton turned down two significant bids from Saudi Arabia for the Japan international at the end of last week What type of offer might be enticing to Brighton and also to Mitoma?—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Last month, the Trump administration also turned down a request from Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp for a second deadline extension to apply for relief from the state following Hurricane Helene.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Whittle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittle%20%28down%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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