cut
verb (used with object)
to penetrate with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument or object.
have been cutting
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present perfect progressiveof cut.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But entertainment, tech and manufacturing businesses have been cutting back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Another issue: Elliott cautioned that this wave of big IPOs is expected just as some major companies have been cutting back on their share repurchases.
From MarketWatch ● May 24, 2026
Both have been cutting costs and only investing in high-return projects.
From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026
The rise of the hideaway was well timed as consumers have been cutting back on snack purchases after filling up at the pump, hitting convenience store sales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
“He tells Principal Peattie that you have been cutting his class for weeks.”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
