Example sentences of "[adv] cut [adv prt] the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I have a friend fishing in Ardrishaig who has taken to making his own deliveries to Dieppe , thus cutting out the middle man . |
| 2 | Cats have been known to laze , apparently half-asleep , for up to an hour beside a mouse hole , yet instantly to cut down the unwary prey that , even momentarily , shows itself . |
| 3 | I told him that if he did n't cut out the vicious behaviour , Brian and I were going to cut out the co-operation , we 'd stop eating . |
| 4 | Points to remember If you experience a reaction , immediately cut out the offending food or beverage You will not be eating any grains or dairy produce this week apart from the permitted 2 slices of slimmer 's bread and 3floz ( 85ml ) skimmed milk or low-fat yogurt . |
| 5 | Victorine roared with sorrowful mirth : oh what a story , well that certainly cuts out the Blessed Virgin . |