as in to cut down
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In Japan, ferry services are being cut back and bathhouses are shutting down.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026 -
But a longer-duration conflict will cause consumers to cut back.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
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All 15 appeals were turned down by city officials.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some also favor turning down the heat and simmering eggs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Whittle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittle%20%28down%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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