He was waived during initial cuts on September 1, 2009.

As a matter of fact, I didn't quite make the initial cut.

There was little or no sawing-the initial cut went right through.

Only six firms made the initial cut, which appears to have been based on word-of-mouth.

Using its bill to tear, it makes the initial cut in a fresh carcass.

By the time they finished, two hours had passed from the initial cut.

However, upon seeing the Dean's initial cut, he decides not to be in the commercial.

His initial cut of part 1 was 25,795 feet long (a little over four hours), after which he refused to cut the film further.

Failing to make the roster, he was among the initial cuts.

Even though the lower tax rates will continue, the economic jolt comes from the initial cut.