as in to shave
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument
the hair stylist started by lopping off several inches from her long tresses, before beginning to shape what was left
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Wall Street's rebound came after the U.S. and China said in a joint statement earlier Monday that the U.S. will shave tariffs on Chinese goods down to 30 percent from as high as 145 percent.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025 -
It’s shaved into unruly ribbons, and half the contents spill from the sandwich.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Return overgrown grass to the proper height by raising the mower deck to cut the grass high.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Board member Allen Zeman noted that the district has regularly cut teaching positions when enrollment has fallen but hasn’t done the same for central office jobs.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2025
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) significantly cut back on training for emergency managers ahead of hurricane season, which begins on June 1.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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But multiple National Weather Service offices have cut back on balloon launches this spring because of staffing shortages.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
19 May 2025
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The Japanese driver clipped the kerb and lost control of the rear of the RB21.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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The funny thing about cord cutters is that their numbers are growing — and the size of this group is being fueled, obviously, by people clipping their ties to cable.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The company also trimmed a smaller percentage of underperforming locations than Walmart has.—
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CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The canvas tote is trimmed in green leather, adding a subtle splash of color to the versatile bag.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
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“Lop (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lop%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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