as in to cut down
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Upon joining the Rays, Littell significantly cut down on his fastball usage and began to lean heavily on a split-finger.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
31 July 2025 -
For the Alabama hospital systems Infirmary and Ascension Alabama, and home health organizations Saad HealthCare and Amedisys Inc., being connected has cut down on hospital readmissions by 10%.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In their meetings, Callahan said the board also mentioned a desire to cut back on cyberbullying that might take place online during school.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
26 July 2025
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Pregnant people should consider cutting back on caffeine.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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This opening bid is likely to be the start of a process that may only conclude if Newcastle receive an offer that is too good to turn down and source a suitable replacement.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, even some small degree of school funding will likely be enough to turn down the temperature and school finance isn’t likely to be the deciding factor when Abbott is next on the ballot in 2026, said Brandon Rottinghaus, a professor of political science at the University of Houston.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Whittle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittle%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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