as in strips (down)
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This greatly simplifies things.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Apr. 2026 -
AcePDF Converter & Editor simplifies the whole process by putting everything in one place.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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But that idea oversimplifies how credit scoring actually works.—
David Schepp,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over time, the remark evolved into a slogan that became shorthand for the Rangers’ reputation for lone, forceful law enforcement — a legacy that supporters celebrate and critics say oversimplifies a more complicated history.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Dumbs down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbs%20down. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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