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Cull

Definition

(formal) To select and remove the weakest or least desirable members of a group, often in order to improve the overall quality or strength of the remaining members. Typically used in contexts of animal husbandry, wildlife management, or figuratively in business and politics. Collocates with: herd, flock, population, workforce, team.

Example Sentences

1The wildlife reserve managers decided to cull the deer population to prevent overgrazing and maintain a healthy ecosystem.
2The company will cull its workforce by 20% in an effort to streamline operations and reduce costs.
3In a bid to improve the overall quality of the herd, the farmer opted to cull the weakest cattle and invest in more robust breeding stock.
4The government's decision to cull the civil service was met with widespread criticism from unions and opposition parties.
5The editor's task was to cull the submissions and select only the most promising manuscripts for publication.

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