cut into
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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Third baseman Nick Loftin recorded an RBI single to cut into the Royals’ early deficit.
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Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
Scientists pointed out that the abrasion bit the rover used to expose the rocks was sterilized before launch and has cut into other rocks across Jezero without ever producing a G-band this strong.
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Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
4 July 2026
Higher fuel costs have also cut into the volunteer base that helps keep the rescue running.
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Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
The state broadcaster said the interview was cut into two parts and the second section would air Wednesday night.
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July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Kansas City Star,
5 July 2026
Scientists pointed out that the abrasion bit the rover used to expose the rocks was sterilized before launch and has cut into other rocks across Jezero without ever producing a G-band this strong.
—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
4 July 2026
Higher fuel costs have also cut into the volunteer base that helps keep the rescue running.
—
Maveah Griffith,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2026
The state broadcaster said the interview was cut into two parts and the second section would air Wednesday night.
—
July 1,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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“Cut into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20into. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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