as in to cut down
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Tangles and frizz go hand in hand, so a big step in learning how to get rid of frizzy hair is cutting down on tangles.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
12 Feb. 2025 -
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi cut down on his turnovers, which was good, but also his explosive plays.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2025
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How to avoid microplastics—or at least cut back a bit.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2025
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According to a recent survey, nearly half of Americans are trying to cut back on their alcohol consumption in 2025—a 44% increase since 2023.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
5 Feb. 2025
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First, comic Albert Brooks, then considered a rising star among a new breed of comedians, turned down a suggestion to serve as the programs' permanent host, urging NBC to hire a rotating lineup of guest hosts instead.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
13 Feb. 2025
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Alex Bregman reportedly agreed to join the Red Sox on Wednesday, but not before turning down more money from the Detroit Tigers.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 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 22 Feb. 2025.
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