as in to prune
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Early summer-blooming clematis should be pruned lightly in late winter to remove dead or damaged wood.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025 -
Mount Dora urban forester Mark Miller and city staff will also lead workshops on native species, proper pruning techniques, and best planting practices.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Why dumb down what was once a sophisticated and nuanced show?—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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Build authentic LinkedIn content: skip the AI shortcuts Don't let AI dumb down your message.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Porsche Germany's Porsche, which is majority-owned by the Volkswagen Group, trimmed its sales and profit margin forecasts, partially citing the impact of Trump's tariffs.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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Hochul’s gimmick of mailing out $300 rebate checks to individuals and $500 for couples, a wasteful $3 billion vanity project favored by many running for reelection, was trimmed to $2 billion, with checks of $200 and $400.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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The winery has refined its techniques over four decades to highlight the maritime influence on its vineyards.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The team’s upcoming plans involve testing the capsule in living organisms, refining the manufacturing process, and adapting the design to support multi-day drug release.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
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“Strip (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strip%20%28down%29. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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