as in to cut down
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Trump could attempt to cut down the sometimes interminable permitting process for the transmission lines that carry that electricity to data centers.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Reducing these avoidable medical crises would dramatically cut down on the need for costly treatments, emergency room visits and hospital admissions.—
Robert Pearl,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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That could signal whether businesses are ramping up spending or cutting back.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Pearl estimated the ordinance would cost District 64 an additional $1 million a year, which would force them to shift resources and cut back elsewhere to compensate.—
Alan Kozeluh,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Oscar best picture winners ranked ahead of the 2025 Oscars Why these 3 Oscar winners turned down their Academy Awards Who is the best supporting actress Oscar winner ever?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, some might argue Cody Rhodes’ decision to accept or turn down The Rock’s offer to become the Corporate Champion is the biggest draw.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Whittle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittle%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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