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Competition from streaming platforms has cut into network TV ratings and ad revenue, putting a squeeze on costs.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Yet if oil prices remain well over $100 a barrel for too long, it can hurt demand, cut into consumer spending and act as a drag on the economy.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
The company offered elevated sales incentives, including mortgage buydowns, which cut into its margins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Promotions could help win back some volume from private labels, but they would cut into packaged food companies’ margins.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
I take it, and can’t help but notice how the deep purple crescent shapes that my nails cut into the soft flesh of my palms smile obscenely at me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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