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
In general, over the next few months, we’re asking everyone—you, us, Tulsi Gabbard, Stephen Miller, everyone—to cut it out.
From Slate • Jun. 14, 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
The injunction specifically ordered White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FBI to cut it out.
From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023
"You two, cut it out and get back on your mark. Save that drama for the other teams on Saturday."
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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