cut in

Frequency: 8.023.0 per million words

used to indicate a reduction of something (e.g., spending)

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Examples (10)

  • The government announced further cuts in public spending.
  • Employees were unhappy about the proposed cut in their annual bonuses.
  • A sudden cut in interest rates could boost the economy.
  • The university is facing a severe cut in government funding.
  • Patients worry that a cut in nursing staff will affect care quality.
  • We must make a substantial cut in our operational costs to remain profitable.
  • The family experienced a dramatic cut in their household income after the layoff.
  • The treaty aims for a significant cut in carbon emissions by 2030.
  • A cut in the supply of raw materials has halted production.
  • There has been a gradual cut in foreign aid over the last decade.