Georgetown (23-6, 12-5) twice cut the deficit to 2 in the second half.

The words cut twice, like the twin edges of the Sword.

The road widened in the valley and was cut twice by smaller crossroads.

The Knicks twice cut the deficit to 2 points in the fourth quarter, only to be turned back.

He had 17 in the final quarter, and the Suns twice cut the lead to 3 points.

The fries were cut in the store and twice fried.

But Michigan State twice cut the deficit to one point.

He added another 3-pointer and a short jumper when Xavier (10-2) twice cut the lead to 4 points.

He had been cut to the bone at least twice.

Last night, they twice cut the deficit to two.