as in to cut down
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The week before the ceremony, the community cuts down cottonwood trees and gathers yucca plants and other supplies for the dance.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025 -
Spotify also pushes its free users toward premium subscriptions, without ads, which could cut down on its advertising ambitions.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Southwest blamed rising fuel prices, which account for a significant portion of operating expenses, for its decision to cut back offerings.—
Marisa Elrick,
Baltimore Sun,
31 Mar. 2025
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Many other schools have cut back on graduate admissions.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2025
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That request was turned down, with a trial slated to start in September.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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Puerto Rican label Rimas Entertainment is perhaps the biggest indie success story in Latin music; founded in 2014 by Noah Assad, it’s been the longtime home of Boricua superstar Bad Bunny, who has enjoyed an unprecedented level of success despite turning down multiple offers from major labels.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
1 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 10 Apr. 2025.
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