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2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Cannibalize' in a Sentence

"to engage in cannibalism or to use parts of something to repair or build another similar thing." more

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Economic downturns sometimes force companies to cannibalize departments to stay afloat.
Economic downturns can cause companies to cannibalize their budgets, affecting various departments.

Cannibalize

kan-uh-buh-lahyz
verbto engage in cannibalism or to use parts of something to repair or build another similar thing.

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