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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The common worry is that more content means the same attention gets cut into smaller slices. Erhan Kaya, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 During this process, sugar crystals cut into the butter, creating little air pockets. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Vinnie Pasquantino plates Jac Caglianone to cut into the A's lead. Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 Jolly must do what previous candidates failed to do — cut into the Republican advantage in those counties. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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