cut into

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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Margot because her hair had recently been cut into a straight bob, her face was shaped like an upside-down triangle. — Téa Mutonji, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 Sports wagers account for more than 80% of the billions of dollars traded every week on the site, so taking down mention markets for sporting events will significantly cut into the category. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026 While exiting the private members-only club Annabell’s with a friend around midnight, the singer was photographed with her previously super-long locks cut into a shoulder-length style. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Brush and tree branches must be cut into pieces no larger than 12 inches in diameter. — Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2026 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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