cut it out
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Mr. Baker has written a fine article, so persuasive that I’ve cut it out of the paper and put it in my wallet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
It’s so alive and fluid that there’s not a lot of “we can’t do that” or “we have to do this joke” because there’s chance to make it better or cut it out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024
They sent a very strong signal to the 5th Circuit to cut it out.
From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2024
Gabriel Martinelli tries to flick the ball through into the left channel for Arsenal but the old veteran Pepe is there to cut it out.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2024
Vonetta sulked something pitiful when Cecile told her to cut it out.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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