as in to cut down
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And indeed, the roofline is cut down more than 2 inches lower than the actual 3 Series.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025 -
But conservation groups and forestry experts say cutting down more trees doesn't inherently reduce wildfire risk and can actually increase it.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 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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One week after the launch of the EU Omnibus regulatory overhaul that is aimed at cutting back regulation (especially in the environmental sector) and regulatory compliance across the EU, the Commission is expected to launch a paper on Wednesday (5th) entitled the ‘Automotive Action Plan’.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Gaga then turned down the tempo and started making jazz and soundtrack fare, with only occasional and fairly minor pop detours.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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According to reports, former Avalanche winger Mikko Rantanen turned down more money in Carolina to pave the way for a trade-and-sign deal with the Dallas Stars at the NHL’s trade deadline.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Whittle (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whittle%20%28down%29. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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