cut into
phrasal 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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After a brief rain delay in the bottom of the eighth inning, the Hurricanes again couldn’t string together any hits to cut into the Cardinals’ lead.
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Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Butter mints are made by beating together softened butter, powdered sugar, and mint flavoring (plus other flavorings) into a dough which is then optionally colored and cut into small pieces.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Taylor Swift became the first artist to accomplish the incredible showing with her album Midnights, which sent its brand new cuts into the highest region.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Left completely open, the jumpsuit's back cut into a wide V shape — nearly exposing her butt.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Butter mints are made by beating together softened butter, powdered sugar, and mint flavoring (plus other flavorings) into a dough which is then optionally colored and cut into small pieces.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 2 June 2025
Taylor Swift became the first artist to accomplish the incredible showing with her album Midnights, which sent its brand new cuts into the highest region.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Left completely open, the jumpsuit's back cut into a wide V shape — nearly exposing her butt.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 27 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for cut into
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“Cut into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20into. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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