cut time
nounDefinition of cut time
: duple or quadruple time with the beat represented by a half note
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Proponents say ditching notes cuts time and costs associated with managing money, while detractors say that discriminates against lower income Americans. — Sarah Min, CBS News, "New edition of Monopoly ditches cash in favor of digital banker," 25 June 2019 Most days crews roll in at about 6 a.m. and have to pack-up everything by about 3 p.m. The packing cuts time off the construction itself. — Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, "One year after the fire, Kentucky Center is still picking up the pieces," 12 June 2019 Succeeding would make their story all the sweeter come tournament and net-cutting time. — Bryce Miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Timing of Toreros' coaching turmoil threatens to blunt unmatched momentum," 8 Mar. 2018 What would cut time would be a reduction in ad minutes, between innings and during pitching changes, and no one currently living will see that happen. — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, "Paul Daugherty: Slow play isn't a crime. It's baseball," 20 Feb. 2018 Some of the startups are already using Bitcoin and Blockchain to cut time and cost. — Corinne Abrams, WSJ, "Fintech Startups Seek to Shake Up Money-Transfer Industry," 19 Dec. 2017 With 85% of all new cars financed, this cuts time for shoppers and dealers. — Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, "Smartphone app AutoGravity lets consumers get preapproved for auto loans," 12 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cut time.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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