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cut in

To intrude or interrupt.

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#1·Apr 27, 2026

To intrude or interrupt.

“If something breaks during the day, work hours up until the evening, we’ll cut in — if we’re in the middle of, let’s say, a magazine program or a podcast on tape or a re-air of the game,” Radovich said.
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  • “Almost five years into the Global Methane Pledge, which aims for a 30% cut in global methane emissions by 2030, emissions have not fallen, including those from coal mining. I wonder why the methane emissions from coal are not discussed more. ember-energy.org/app/uploads/...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Why do we not see more discussion about methane pollution from coal? Almost five years into the Global Methane Pledge, which aims for a 30% cut in global methane emissions by 2030, emissions have not fallen, including those from coal mining. ember-energy.org/app/uploads/...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The deficit is now larger now the GDP... so quess what they will want to cut in the next budget ..clue not the ballroom.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Final call totals: bumped up Boulder to 6-12", Fort Collins/Castle Rock/Longmont to 5-10". Kept Denver in 4-8" due to some modeling showing a bit of a cut in precip, but I suspect most end up closer to 8" than 4" in town. #COwx”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “This brought me back. Haven’t had a true cut in years”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

When painting, to paint edges, corners, or trim in preparation for rolling larger areas.

You can cut me in on the next hand of this card game.
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  • “We need more of this and shame on those who cut in front of the boy.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “NEW in @scotsman.com: Moves to encourage more people to walk, cycle and wheel are being sabotaged by a massive cut in Scottish Government funding, according to groups spearheading projects to boost such “active travel” to school and work. www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “literally felt like shit so badly last time that i didn't finish and cut in the restroom right after thats ao shameful i cant even be a hedonist right”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “He looks like a character that was cut in the final draft of The Big Lebowski.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “List of some of the programs now cut in the Indiana University system. Several of these announcements from universities today.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(transitive, slang) To include; to allow (someone) to participate in something.

“If something breaks during the day, work hours up until the evening, we’ll cut in — if we’re in the middle of, let’s say, a magazine program or a podcast on tape or a re-air of the game,” Radovich said.
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