Sentence examples for cutting from inspiring English sources

The word 'cutting' is a correct and usable word in written English.
You can use it to describe when something has been removed or divided from another thing using a sharp object like scissors or a knife. For example, "The cook skillfully cut the vegetables into neat, tiny cubes."

Dictionary

cutting

noun

The action of the verb to cut.

  • How many different cuttings can this movie undergo?

Exact(60)

One recent study revealed that cutting numbers of jailed juvenile offenders by two-thirds had coincided with a cut in youth crime rates of one-third – dramatic figures, especially when combined with less recidivism and lower spending since rehabilitation costs much less than locking people up.

The steps included increasing the broader retirement age to 65 and cutting public salaries to bring the deficit down from the current 13.6 percent of G.D.P. to less than 3 percent in 2014.

But Fox's pledge to maintain Britain's ability to wage war unilaterally, cooperate with France while snubbing the EU's defence agency, cutting Whitehall staff and reforming wasteful procurement (again) does not sound like tough realism, especially when combined with Cameron's gimmicky "war cabinet" and national security adviser approach.

Larry Siems: how the manuscript became a book By now the chains on my ankles were cutting off the blood to my feet.

In North Dakota, crews in Bottineau and Renville counties were cutting open some roads to keep water flowing and away from farmhouses.

Matt and Sweat escaped from adjoining cells by cutting holes in pipes in the prison's heating system and had the time and nerve to leave a note bearing a smiley face and the words "Have a nice day".

I remember vividly when your party wanted to cut spending for schools at the beginning of the last parliament and I said no because you don't make society fairer by cutting the money that goes to nurseries, colleges and schools".

Barclays will announce on Thursday that it is cutting up to 8,000 investment banking roles – almost a third of the division's workforce – as it retreats from one of the most controversial parts of its business.

"It's a good deal – a deal that meets our core objectives, including strict limitations on Iran's program and cutting off every pathway that Iran could take to develop a nuclear weapon".

They are the ones who are increasingly cutting us all up (pedestrian, car or cyclist), pushing us aside or screaming at us because we've slowed down to allow a child or older person live.

"When I'm out on a bike and I see someone doing something stupid I will absolutely have a word with them at the next set of lights," he said, adding: "There was a guy who was riding like an idiot, jumping lights, cutting up the pavement, and I just said: 'You're not helping matters here.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: