make the cut
idiom
: to be among the players allowed to continue playing
He has to birdie the last hole in order to make the cut.
Examples of make the cut in a Sentence
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Panelists have used the opportunity to advocate for a mix of new and overlooked favorites to make the cut this year.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
In anticipation of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants reveal in Las Vegas next month, the organization has announced which establishments didn’t quite make the cut.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
According to a press release from the Academy of Country Music, the eligibility period to submit works for this year's show was from Jan. 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2023, meaning Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter didn't make the cut.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
The field was to shrink, though, as some failed to make the cut for the weekend.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2024
In addition, the restaurant must pass a health review to make the cut, Yelp said on its website.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 16 May 2024
In addition, the restaurant must pass a health review in order to make the cut, Yelp said on its website.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 16 May 2024
Keeping the outbound Pac-12 teams aligned with Pac-12 bowls in the Pacific Time Zone — unless those teams make the cut for the playoff — creates the most cost-effective experience for fans.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
After debuting a brand new bob that was freshly chopped in over Oscars weekend, Hadid's had time to settle into her new hairstyle and make the cut her own.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2024
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024
In anticipation of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants reveal in Las Vegas next month, the organization has announced which establishments didn’t quite make the cut.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
According to a press release from the Academy of Country Music, the eligibility period to submit works for this year's show was from Jan. 1, 2023 through Dec. 31, 2023, meaning Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter didn't make the cut.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
The field was to shrink, though, as some failed to make the cut for the weekend.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2024
In addition, the restaurant must pass a health review to make the cut, Yelp said on its website.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 16 May 2024
In addition, the restaurant must pass a health review in order to make the cut, Yelp said on its website.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 16 May 2024
Keeping the outbound Pac-12 teams aligned with Pac-12 bowls in the Pacific Time Zone — unless those teams make the cut for the playoff — creates the most cost-effective experience for fans.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
After debuting a brand new bob that was freshly chopped in over Oscars weekend, Hadid's had time to settle into her new hairstyle and make the cut her own.
—Elle Turner, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2024
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“Make the cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20cut. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
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