Sentence examples for chop back the from inspiring English sources

"Well, I can chop back the front hedge and clear up the kitchen, but you'll have to do the shopping".

That means politicians will have to raise taxes, severely cut a wide range of other governmental programs, or chop back the health programs themselves.

The new calculations also chopped back the unemployment rates for 2012.

Chopping back the annual provision from 114 to 30 funded hours will hit students hard at all levels, say principals.

In what officials claim is the first case of its kind, a court has ordered Samuel Wilson to reimburse the taxpayer after he illegally chopped back the tree near his home.

They are chopping back the size of their largest stores as shoppers start to buy less, but more frequently and locally, and as traditional retailers face increasing competition from the internet.

Stir in the cream and remaining stock, put the chops back in the pan and cook for eight to 10 minutes until done (they need to be part-covered in liquid, so you may need to top up with water).

It's always tricky judging the moment to chop back hardy geraniums, Alchemilla and Nepeta.

The subcommittee would also chop back funding for DOE's work on renewable energy by 50% to $983 million, according to a subcommittee press release.

This does not seem to fit in with attempts by the coalition and chancellor George Osborne to chop back public sector spending.

The kayaks wheeled around in a large formation, and the paddlers, arms whirling, pushed through a slight chop back toward Canarsie.