cut into
phrasal verb
cut into; cutting to; cuts into
: to reduce the amount of (something)
Although it would cut into profits, we were forced to lower our prices.
The extra time I was spending at work was cutting into my time with my family.
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The Mavs attempted to cut into Boston’s lead in the second half, but struggled against Boston’s defense, scoring 39 points in the second half on the way to scoring under 100 points for the fourth time in five games.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024
In the fourth, Royals outfielder MJ Melendez smashed a three-run homer to cut into the Mariners’ lead.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2024
Thankfully, gas prices are unlikely to be moved by OPEC’s meeting and agreement to extend production cuts into 2025, leading the national average to fall below $3.50 in the next week.
—Miami Herald Archives Update, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
But Florida’s own two-minute penalty cut into that advantage, and with both teams down a man that was when Ekholm scored.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 June 2024
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2024
In the fourth, Royals outfielder MJ Melendez smashed a three-run homer to cut into the Mariners’ lead.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2024
Thankfully, gas prices are unlikely to be moved by OPEC’s meeting and agreement to extend production cuts into 2025, leading the national average to fall below $3.50 in the next week.
—Miami Herald Archives Update, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
But Florida’s own two-minute penalty cut into that advantage, and with both teams down a man that was when Ekholm scored.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 11 June 2024
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“Cut into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20into. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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