as in to cut down
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Trump could attempt to cut down the sometimes interminable permitting process for the transmission lines that carry that electricity to data centers.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2025 -
In early 2024, the Sandpiper Bay Resort in Port St Lucie, Fla., was ordered to plant 2,800 mangrove trees on its property after cutting down nearly 1,000 of them without a permit.—
Sarah Stodola,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Overall, however, car manufacturers are likely to be investing less, not more, in the U.S. Uncertainty encourages consumers and companies to cut back, not spend (consumer confidence fell by the most in nearly four years last month).—
The Editors,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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Kirby and Dunn were among the dozens who signed up to voice their opposition to House Bill 243, which proposes cutting back on state requirements for child care businesses — and barring local jurisdictions from enforcing regulations that go over and above state requirements.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2025
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Oscar best picture winners ranked ahead of the 2025 Oscars Why these 3 Oscar winners turned down their Academy Awards Who is the best supporting actress Oscar winner ever?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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However, some might argue Cody Rhodes’ decision to accept or turn down The Rock’s offer to become the Corporate Champion is the biggest draw.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
25 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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