as in to cut down
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Some technical award handouts may be pre-taped and winners won’t appear on the live show, only cut down into edited bits sandwiched into the telecast.—
Mark Kennedy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025 -
One is that being more attuned to the body’s needs can cut down on emotional eating.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Yerevan has since sought to diversify its defense sources, reducing arms imports from Russia to as low as 10 percent by 2024.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The order not only modifies key elements of Biden’s January 2025 framework but also signals a broader realignment of federal cybersecurity priorities.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The ship—manned by both military and civilian personnel—has been modified to enhance its communications and self-defense capabilities.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2025
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Several people are still unaccounted for, but the number of missing people has slowly decreased, a San Antonio Fire Department spokesperson confirmed to PEOPLE.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The Goonies stars Astin, Feldman, Martha Plimpton, Kerri Green, Robert Davi and Joe Pantoliano last reunited at Awesome Con in April for a panel moderated by PEOPLE's Breanne L. Heldman.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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The Phoenician Scheme thus became something funnier and stranger, in which Korda’s cruelty is quietly moderated by his daughter and his unspoken fear of death.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2025
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Augmenting Human Relationships with AI AI's role in enhancing efficiency does not diminish the need for human expertise in B2B interactions.—
John Bruno,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The 25-year-old’s sample might be small, but in an era of diminishing workloads, Zack Wheeler and Max Fried are the only current starters averaging 6 1/3 innings.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Another dependable starter would fortify their group and could lessen the pressure on Will Warren, and relying on Luis Gil to return to form after missing the entirety of the season so far with a lat injury.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The smoke eventually lessened, but continued causing widespread unhealthy air quality in the United States throughout the spring and summer.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Some protesters hurled large chunks of broken concrete at officers, slashed tires and defaced buildings, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The obvious problem is there are not enough things to slash to pay for the irresponsible tax cuts and spending included in the bill.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Subtract (from).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtract%20%28from%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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