cut
verb (used with object)
to penetrate with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument or object.
are cutting
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present progressiveof cut.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Some are cutting prices while others roll out more deals in hopes that budget-conscious consumers will make a purchase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Nearly four in 10 sellers are cutting prices to attract buyers, according to data from Parcl HQ.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Californians are facing high gas prices that are cutting into their summer spending plans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Residents of Kuwait, one of the world's hottest countries, are cutting their use of air conditioning at the height of summer, as Iranian strikes on power plants turn rationing into a national priority.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Pop Pop and his new friend are cutting up in the back of the church, having a good ole time.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
