How to Use cut into in a Sentence

cut into

phrasal verb
Definition of cut intonext
  • Here’s what experts had to say about why the injury can happen and how to cut into avocados safely.
    — Korin Miller, Health, 24 July 2024
  • After dinner, Mariah climbed up onto a ladder to cut into their eight-tier wedding cake.
    — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 23 July 2024
  • Miller reportedly told police at the hospital the chaos occurred when another car cut into her lane.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 July 2024
  • The volatility of these threats may cut into citrus harvest expectations, which leads experts to believe that higher prices for orange juice are likely to remain, at least in the short term.
    — Andrea Miller, CNBC, 31 July 2024
  • The Vidalia onions are cut into thick bands from the middle.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2023
  • Use the marinade to baste the pork belly while grilling, cut into bite-size pieces and serve with Atchara on the side.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024
  • Cool on a wire rack; remove blondies from pan and cut into squares.
    — Emily Nabors Hall, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Top with meats and cheeses, which have been cut into julienne strips.
    — David Reamer | Alaska History, Anchorage Daily News, 2 July 2023
  • They can be fished whole or cut into chunks to release more scent.
    — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Note: If using fresh beans, slice or snap off the stem ends, then cut into 1½-inch pieces.
    — Benjamin Kemper, Saveur, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The rescheduled home game cuts into a seven-game road trip.
    — Shayna Rubin, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Cut onion in half lengthwise; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2023
  • That could push the first cut into late spring or early summer.
    — Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Kyle Tucker tied the game in the first with a two-run homer, and Alex Bregman cut into the Orioles’ lead with a solo shot in the third.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Pereira led a 73-yard scoring drive in the fourth quarter to cut into the Prep lead, but Central never got the ball back.
    — Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Her white hair, cut into a girlish bob, is held away from her face by a slim headband.
    — Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 30 May 2024
  • But the Bison cut into Kansas City’s advantage and went ahead by a point at the 6:12 mark.
    — Kansas City Star, 9 Feb. 2024
  • Print matters—whether bound in a book or cut into pattern pieces.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2023
  • One had bookshelves, a brick floor and a hole cut into an overhead tarp that served as a skylight.
    — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2024
  • And with the second baseman’s swing and miss, there went one of Baltimore’s best chances to cut into its deficit.
    — Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
  • And once cut into standard 1-carat or 2-carat stones, a diamond is easy to move.
    — Jesse Hyde, Town & Country, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The two cut into the cake and found blue frosting, causing Patrick to erupt into a yell that got the attention of the whole restaurant.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 18 to 24 bars using a clean, sharp, damp knife.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2023
  • Hops are still king, but lagers are making a play to cut into their dominance.
    — Jay Brooks, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
  • The rug is low-pile, and it can be cut into any size and shape depending on your outdoor setup.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2023
  • The car's tumblehome—how the window glass tapers in against the main body—is very pronounced, and that can cut into the space back there for the head and shoulders.
    — Evan Williams, Ars Technica, 18 July 2024
  • Fresh pasta dough is thinly rolled, cut into tiny squares known as quadrucci, then briefly cooked in a warm broth with sauteed onion and spinach.
    — Leah Koenig, Saveur, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Western countries have used a price cap to try to cut into Moscow's revenues.
    — Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Western countries have used a price cap to try to cut into Moscow’s revenues.
    — Jon Gambrell, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Using Wi-Fi and editing in-camera cuts into the runtime.
    — PCMAG, 30 Apr. 2024

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