Example sentences of "[coord] cut down [prep] the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They are particularly concerned that the poor , elderly and sick will be forced to run up debts or cut down on the amount of electricity , coal , oil and gas they use . |
| 2 | Are you prepared to give up smoking for instance , or to cut down on the amount of caffeine , alcohol , sugar and junk-food you may consume ? |
| 3 | Consultants say most children with cancer have a good chance of recovery , but this new service , costing £750,000 a year , aims to improve treatment and research and cut down on the time spent on the ward . |
| 4 | The reduction in the numbers visiting the gardens has allowed the grass to remain green and cut down on the amount of litter dropped and graffiti scribbled . |
| 5 | Voters narrowly rejected this scheme , which would have devolved responsibility to the communal level of authority , and cut down on the amount of incineration . |
| 6 | If you include a Boss and Big Boss in your front rank this will reduce the number of vulnerable Goblins fighting and cut down on the number of casualties you suffer . |
| 7 | ‘ I have decided to get even fitter , to practise more and to cut down on the weight . |